Convert nanometer to millimeter
Please provide values below to convert nanometer [nm] to millimeter [mm], or Convert millimeter to nanometer.
How to Convert Nanometer to Millimeter
1 nm = 1e-06 mm
Example: convert 15 nm to mm:
15 nm = 15 × 1e-06 mm = 1.5e-05 mm
Nanometer to Millimeter Conversion Table
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Nanometer
A nanometer is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one billionth of a meter.
History/Origin
The term “nanometer” gained prominence in the late 20th century with the advent of nanotechnology and the development of microscopes capable of observing objects at that scale.
Current Use
The nanometer is commonly used to express dimensions on an atomic and molecular scale. It is used to specify the wavelength of electromagnetic radiation near the visible part of the spectrum and in the field of nanotechnology.
Millimeter
A millimeter is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one-thousandth of a meter.
History/Origin
The prefix "milli-" comes from the Latin word "mille," meaning thousand. The millimeter was part of the original metric system adopted in France in 1795.
Current Use
The millimeter is widely used in engineering and manufacturing for high-precision measurements. It is also a common unit in construction and for measuring small objects.