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Scientific Notation Converter

Handle very large and small numbers.

Express extreme values compactly: a × 10^n.

Format

3,000,000 = 3×10⁶. 0.00045 = 4.5×10⁻⁴.

Converting

To scientific: Move decimal to 1-10, count positions.

To standard: Move decimal by exponent.

Operations

  • Multiply: coefficients ×, exponents +
  • Divide: coefficients ÷, exponents -

Frequently Asked Questions

What is it?
Number (1-10) × 10^power for extreme values.
Multiply?
Multiply coefficients, add exponents. (3×10⁴)(2×10³) = 6×10⁷.
Why use it?
Easier to read and calculate with extreme numbers.