Nanometer (nm) Conversion Calculator

Micrometers (μm)

0.1

Millimeters (mm)

0.0001

Meters (m)

0.0000001

Understanding Nanometers

A nanometer (nm) is an incredibly small unit of measurement equal to one billionth (10-9) of a meter. To put this in perspective:

  • 🔬 A human hair is about 75,000 nanometers wide
  • 🦠 A typical bacteria is around 1,000 nanometers
  • 🔴 A red blood cell is approximately 7,000 nanometers wide
  • 💻 Modern computer processors have components as small as 5 nanometers

Common Uses of Nanometers

Nanometers are commonly used in:

  • Nanotechnology research and development
  • Semiconductor manufacturing
  • Wavelength measurements of visible light (380-700 nm)
  • Scientific research at the molecular level