Scientific Notation Converter
Scientific Notation is a method of expressing numbers that are too large or too small to be conveniently written in decimal form. It is widely used by scientists, mathematicians, and engineers to handle values ranging from the size of atoms to astronomical distances.
This professional converter facilitates instant, bidirectional translation between Standard Decimal form (e.g., 0.0005) and Scientific E-Notation. It also automatically determines the Order of Magnitude and generates the written word form for clarity.
Decimal Number
StandardScientific Formats
Understanding the Format
Scientific notation is written in the form m × 10ⁿ.
- Coefficient (m): A number usually between 1 and 10 (e.g., 1.25).
- Exponent (n): An integer representing the power of 10.
- Order of Magnitude: The approximate size of the value, expressed as a power of 10.
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How to Use This Converter
Instantly convert between decimal and scientific formats.
Input Value
Type a standard number (e.g., 0.005) or scientific notation (e.g., 5e-3).
View Analysis
See the Order of Magnitude (power of 10) and the full word form (“Five Thousand…”) instantly.
Copy Result
Click the button to copy the precise value to your clipboard.