Convert Nanometer to Centimeter
Use this free converter to change nanometers (nm) into centimeters (cm). Nanometer and centimeter both measure length. As a quick reference, 1 nm equals 1.0000e-7 cm, and 1 cm equals 10000000 nm.
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Centimeter (cm)
1.0000e-7
1 nm = 1.0000e-7 cm
Length conversion table
| Nanometer | Centimeter |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 1.0000e-9 |
| 0.1 | 1.0000e-8 |
| 0.5 | 5.0000e-8 |
| 1 | 1.0000e-7 |
| 2 | 2.0000e-7 |
| 3 | 3.0000e-7 |
| 5 | 5.0000e-7 |
| 10 | 0.000001 |
| 20 | 0.000002 |
| 25 | 0.0000025 |
| 50 | 0.000005 |
| 100 | 0.00001 |
| 1,000 | 0.0001 |
How to convert Nanometer to Centimeter
Multiply the nanometer value by 1.0000e-7 to get centimeters.
- Enter the number of nanometers you want to convert.
- The converter instantly shows the equivalent value in centimeters.
- Worked example: 15 nm × 1.0000e-7 = 0.0000015 cm.
- Use the swap button to reverse the conversion (centimeter to nanometer).
About these units
Nanometer (nm)
- Definition
- A nanometer (nm) is one billionth of a meter, the scale of atoms, molecules, and wavelengths of light.
- History
- It combines the SI prefix "nano-" (one billionth) with the meter and became common with the rise of nanotechnology.
- Current use
- Nanometers measure the wavelengths of visible light (about 380–750 nm) and the feature sizes of modern microchips.
Centimeter (cm)
- Definition
- A centimeter (cm) is one hundredth of a meter, a convenient metric unit for everyday measurements like height and paper sizes.
- History
- It dates from the original metric system and uses the SI prefix "centi-" (one hundredth).
- Current use
- Centimeters are used for body measurements, rainfall, screen and print dimensions, and school maths across the metric world.
Frequently asked questions
How many centimeters are in a nanometer?
There are 1.0000e-7 cm in 1 nm. To convert, multiply the number of nanometers by 1.0000e-7.
How do I convert nanometers to centimeters?
Multiply the nanometer value by 1.0000e-7 to get centimeters. For example, 10 nm = 0.000001 cm.
Is this nanometer-to-centimeter converter free?
Yes. This converter is completely free, runs entirely in your browser, and requires no sign-up. Your inputs never leave your device.
Convert Nanometer to other length units
| Unit | 1 Nanometer equals |
|---|---|
| Meter (m) | 1.0000e-9 m |
| Kilometer (km) | 1.0000e-12 km |
| Centimeter (cm) | 1.0000e-7 cm |
| Millimeter (mm) | 0.000001 mm |
| Micrometer (µm) | 0.001 µm |
| Mile (mi) | 6.2137e-13 mi |
| Yard (yd) | 1.0936e-9 yd |
| Foot (ft) | 3.2808e-9 ft |
| Inch (in) | 3.9370e-8 in |
| Nautical Mile (nmi) | 5.3996e-13 nmi |
| Light Year (ly) | 1.0570e-25 ly |