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Engineering notation calculator

Express a number as a coefficient multiplied by a power of 10 whose exponent is a multiple of 3.

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Frequently asked questions

What is engineering notation?

It is similar to scientific notation, but uses exponents that are multiples of three.

How does it differ from scientific notation?

Scientific notation usually has one digit before the decimal point, while engineering notation uses exponents that are multiples of three.

What is it useful for?

Works well with SI prefixes such as kilo, mega, milli, and micro.

How does it represent zero?

As 0 × 10^0.

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