Scientific Notation Converter

Convert numbers to and from scientific notation, engineering notation, and E-notation

scientificNotation
1.23456789 x 10^8
engineeringNotation
123.456789 x 10^6
decimalForm
123456789
eNotation
1.23456789e+8

Frequently Asked Questions

What is scientific notation?

Scientific notation expresses numbers as a coefficient between 1 and 10 multiplied by a power of 10. For example, 3,000,000 is written as 3 x 10^6.

What is the difference between scientific and engineering notation?

In engineering notation, the exponent is always a multiple of 3, aligning with metric prefixes like kilo (10^3), mega (10^6), and giga (10^9).