Scientific Notation Calculator

Convert between a regular number and normalized scientific notation (a coefficient between 1 and 10, times a power of 10).

Number → Scientific notation

Formula

A number is written as coefficient × 10^exponent, where 1 ≤ |coefficient| < 10.

Example

1,234 in scientific notation is 1.234 × 10³.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why use scientific notation?
It makes very large or very small numbers easier to read and compare, which is common in science and engineering.