Scientific Notation Converter
Convert numbers to and from scientific notation, engineering notation, and E-notation
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).