Online calculator to convert nanometers to centimeters (nm to cm) with formulas, examples, and tables. Our conversions provide a quick and easy way to convert between Length or Distance units.
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Conversion Definitions
The following is a list of definitions relating to conversions between nanometers and centimeters.
What is a nanometer (nm)?
A nanometer is a unit of Length or Distance in the Metric System. The symbol for nanometer is nm. There are 10,000,000 nanometers in a centimeter. The International spelling for this unit is nanometre.
What is a centimeter (cm)?
A centimeter is a unit of Length or Distance in the Metric System. The symbol for centimeter is cm. There are 0.0000001 centimeters in a nanometer. The International spelling for this unit is centimetre.
Conversion Formula
Let's take a closer look at the conversion formula so that you can do these conversions yourself with a calculator or with an old-fashioned pencil and paper.
The formula to convert from nm to cm is:
cm = nm ÷ 10,000,000
Conversion Example
Next, let's look at an example showing the work and calculations that are involved in converting from nanometers to centimeters (nm to cm).
Nanometer to Centimeter Conversion Example
Task: Convert 750,000 nanometers to centimeters (show work) Formula: nm ÷ 10,000,000 = cm Calculations: 750,000 nm ÷ 10,000,000 = 0.075 cm Result: 750,000 nm is equal to 0.075 cm
Conversion Table
For quick reference purposes, below is a conversion table that you can use to convert from nm to cm.
Nanometers to Centimeters Conversion Chart
| nanometers (nm) | centimeters (cm) |
|---|---|
| 1 nm | 0.0000001 cm |
| 2 nm | 0.0000002 cm |
| 3 nm | 0.0000003 cm |
| 4 nm | 0.0000004 cm |
| 5 nm | 0.0000005 cm |
| 6 nm | 0.0000006 cm |
| 7 nm | 0.0000007 cm |
| 8 nm | 0.0000008 cm |
| 9 nm | 0.0000009 cm |
| 10 nm | 0.000001 cm |
| 20 nm | 0.000002 cm |
| 30 nm | 0.000003 cm |
| 40 nm | 0.000004 cm |
| 50 nm | 0.000005 cm |
| 75 nm | 0.0000075 cm |
| 100 nm | 0.00001 cm |
| 250 nm | 0.000025 cm |
| 500 nm | 0.00005 cm |
| 750 nm | 0.000075 cm |
| 1,000 nm | 0.0001 cm |
| 2,500 nm | 0.00025 cm |
| 5,000 nm | 0.0005 cm |
| 7,500 nm | 0.00075 cm |
| 10,000 nm | 0.001 cm |
| 25,000 nm | 0.0025 cm |
| 50,000 nm | 0.005 cm |
| 75,000 nm | 0.0075 cm |
| 100,000 nm | 0.01 cm |
| 250,000 nm | 0.025 cm |
Related Units
This table provides a summary of the Length or Distance units within their respective measurement systems.
| Unit | Symbol | Measurement System |
|---|---|---|
| inches | in or " | US Customary Units/Imperial System |
| feet | ft or ' | US Customary Units/Imperial System |
| yards | yd | US Customary Units/Imperial System |
| miles | mi | US Customary Units/Imperial System |
| picometers | pm | Metric System |
| nanometers | nm | Metric System |
| micrometers | μm | Metric System |
| millimeters | mm | Metric System |
| centimeters | cm | Metric System |
| decimeters | dm | Metric System |
| meters | m | Metric System |
| decameters | dam or dkm | Metric System |
| hectometers | hm | Metric System |
| kilometers | km | Metric System |
| megameters | Mm | Metric System |
| gigameters | Gm | Metric System |
| nautical miles | M or NM or nmi | Non-SI (International) |
| angstroms | Å | Non-SI (International) |
| rods | rod | Non-SI (International) |
Note: For Length and Distance conversions, US Customary Units and the Imperial System are equivalent.
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