Scientific Notation Calculator
Convert numbers between decimal, scientific notation, E notation, and engineering notation formats.
Scientific Notation:
5.2 × 10⁵
E Notation:
5.2e+5
Engineering Notation:
520 × 10³
Decimal:
520000
Understanding Scientific Notation
Scientific notation is a standardized way to write very large or very small numbers in a more manageable format. It consists of two parts:
- A coefficient (between 1 and 10)
- A power of 10 (the exponent)
When to Use Scientific Notation
Scientific notation is particularly useful in:
- Scientific calculations and measurements
- Working with very large numbers (like astronomical distances)
- Working with very small numbers (like atomic measurements)
- Engineering calculations and specifications