Scientific Notation Converter: Quick and Simple

Why You'll Love This Tool

This scientific notation converter converts numbers both ways in real time. Type in decimal or scientific notation. The other field updates as you type. Copy buttons help you move results fast. It stays simple and clear for work.

How to Use This Tool

1. In Decimal Number, enter a value like 1234567.89.
2. Or use Scientific Notation with a value like 1.234e+6.
3. Watch the other field update as you type.
4. Press Copy to place the value in your clipboard.
5. Edit either field at any time.

The converter reads each change and shows the match at once.

Fields and Output Explained

Here is what each field expects and shows.

• Decimal Number accepts real numbers and commas for thousands.
• Use a period for the decimal point.
• Scientific Notation accepts e format like 3.2e+5 or 7e-9.
• The letter e stands for exponent.
• Mantissa is the number before e and often ranges from 1 to 10.
• Exponent is the number after e and sets the decimal shift.

How to read common results.

• 1.5e+3 means 1.5 times 10 raised to 3, which equals 1500.
• 4.5e-4 means 4.5 times 10 raised to minus 4, which equals 0.00045.

Limits and notes on format and precision.

• Zero shows as 0 in scientific notation.
• The mantissa rounds to about 11 significant digits.
• Tiny decimals under 1e-10 may show in e format in Decimal Number.
• Scientific Notation accepts e or E with a plus or minus sign.
• Use digits only in the Scientific Notation field.

What Makes This Converter a Great Choice?

• Convert both ways without switching screens.
• Two inputs update each other in real time.
• Copy results in one click.
• Clear feedback on invalid input.
• Works well with huge or tiny values.

Real-World Example

Say you have 1234 for a lab note. Enter 1234 in Decimal Number. Scientific Notation shows 1.234e+3. Start from 3.5e+6. Decimal Number shows 3500000.

More examples you can try.

• 0.00045 becomes 4.5e-4.
• 3,500,000 becomes 3.5e+6.
• -0.0000123 becomes -1.23e-5.

Common uses include homework, reports, spreadsheets, and quick checks in code.

Use this scientific notation converter to keep your math clear.