Scientific Notation Converter

Scientific Notation Converter lets you scientific notation separates a mantissa from a power of ten. Enter your own values or load the worked example.

Method and calculation

Scientific notation separates a mantissa from a power of ten.

Inputs and settings

Scientific Notation Converter accepts Number (signed value); Significant digits (minimum 1, maximum 15).

Worked example

Scientific Notation Converter example — Number: 123456; Significant digits: 5. Computed output: { "scientific": "1.2346e+5", "engineering": "123.456e3" }

Output and limitations

Scientific Notation Converter: Use finite inputs. Results use double-precision arithmetic.

Technical references: JavaScript numerical operations

Scientific Notation Converter FAQs

Scientific Notation Converter applies the following rule to your input: Scientific notation separates a mantissa from a power of ten. The worked example on this page uses the same processor as the result button.
Scientific Notation Converter has these boundaries: Use finite inputs. Results use double-precision arithmetic. Start by checking the number field against the units or format shown.
Scientific Notation Converter provides this sample: { "scientific": "1.2346e+5", "engineering": "123.456e3" }. Use the sample button to reproduce it, then replace the inputs with your own values.