Nanometer to Picometer Converter
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How to Convert Nanometers to Picometers
Converting nanometers (nm) to picometers (pm) is a simple conversion within the metric system. One nanometer is equal to 1,000 picometers.
Formula
Picometers = Nanometers × 1000
or
pm = nm × 1000
Step-by-step process
- Take the measurement in nanometers
- Multiply that number by 1000
- The result is the equivalent amount in picometers
Examples
- 1 nanometer = 1000 picometers
- 0.5 nanometers = 500 picometers
- 0.001 nanometers = 1 picometer
When to Convert Nanometers to Picometers
This conversion is crucial in fields like quantum mechanics, particle physics, and advanced materials science, where measurements are at the sub-atomic scale.
Common Nanometers to Picometers Conversions
Here is a table of common nanometer to picometer conversions for quick reference:
| Nanometers (nm) | Picometers (pm) | Nanometers (nm) | Picometers (pm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,000 | 0.1 | 100 |
| 10 | 10,000 | 0.01 | 10 |
| 50 | 50,000 | 0.001 | 1 |
| 100 | 100,000 | 0.0001 | 0.1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many picometers are in a nanometer?
There are exactly 1,000 picometers in one nanometer.
Why is the conversion factor 1000?
The metric system is based on powers of 10. "Nano" means one-billionth, and "pico" means one-trillionth, so a nanometer is 1000 times larger than a picometer.