nm → m converter

Convert nanometer (wavelength) to meter (wavelength) (Frequency & wavelength)

1 nm = 0.000000001 m · 1 m = 1000000000 nm

Common values: 50 nm 100 nm 250 nm 500 nm 1000 nm

500 nm = 5e-7 m

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Nanometer (wavelength) to meter (wavelength) Conversion

1 nanometer (wavelength) (nm) is equal to 0.000000001 meter (wavelength) (m).

1 nm = 0.000000001 m

or

1 m = 1000000000 nm

Formula

To convert a frequency & wavelength from nanometer (wavelength) (nm) to meter (wavelength) (m), divide the frequency & wavelength in nanometer (wavelength) by 1000000000

f(m) = f(nm) / 1000000000

Examples:

Convert 500 nanometer (wavelength) to meter (wavelength):

f(m) = 500nm / 1000000000 = 0.0000005 m

Conversion table

Nanometer (wavelength) (nm) Meter (wavelength) (m)
1 nm 1e-9 m
2 nm 2e-9 m
3 nm 3e-9 m
5 nm 5e-9 m
10 nm 1e-8 m
20 nm 2e-8 m
25 nm 2.5e-8 m
50 nm 5e-8 m
100 nm 1e-7 m
250 nm 2.5e-7 m
500 nm 5e-7 m
1000 nm 1e-6 m
Meter (wavelength) (m) Nanometer (wavelength) (nm)
1 m 9.999999999999999e8 nm
2 m 2e9 nm
3 m 3e9 nm
5 m 5e9 nm
10 m 1e10 nm
20 m 2e10 nm
25 m 2.5e10 nm
50 m 5e10 nm
100 m 1e11 nm
250 m 2.5e11 nm
500 m 5e11 nm
1000 m 1e12 nm

Frequently asked questions

How do I convert nanometer (wavelength) to meter (wavelength)?

Divide the value in nanometer (wavelength) by 1000000000 to get the result in meter (wavelength). For example, 5 nm ÷ 1000000000 = 5e-9 m.

How many meter (wavelength) are in 1 nanometer (wavelength)?

1 nanometer (wavelength) (nm) is equal to 1e-9 meter (wavelength) (m).

How do I convert meter (wavelength) back to nanometer (wavelength)?

Use the inverse operation: multiply the value in meter (wavelength) by 1000000000 to get the result in nanometer (wavelength).

How accurate is the nanometer (wavelength) to meter (wavelength) conversion?

The converter multiplies by the conversion factor 1000000000 and rounds the result to 9 decimal places by default. You can increase or reduce the precision with the digits option on this page.

Sources

Conversion factors are based on internationally recognised standards: