Confused about Math Conversion: Nano and Micro

In summary, the conversation discusses converting units from one form to another. After calculating the math, it is found that 1.67531519 x 10^-8 is equal to 16.7531519 x 10^-9, which is rounded up to 17nF when converted to nano units. Similarly, 1.515761363 x 10^-10 is equal to 0.1515761363 x 10^-9, which is rounded down to 0.15 nF when converted to nano units. The conversation also mentions converting to micro units, which can be confusing due to the difference in the power of 10. It is advised to practice this regularly to avoid mistakes, as conversion problems can
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hello

i need some help and am confuse about it now..

after calculating the math.. 1.67531519 x 10 power of negative 8.. if i change to nano it is 16nf?

1.515761363 x 10 power of negative 10, if i change to nano is 15nf?

what about changing to miro? confuse with the 10 power of negative 8 and 10...

hope help
 
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1.67531519 x 10^-8 = 16.7531519 x 10^-9 =17nF (rounded up)

1.515761363 x 10^-10 = 0.1515761363 x 10^-9 = 0.15 nF (rounded down)

1.515761363 x 10^-10 = 0.00015157 x 10^-6 = 0.00015157 uF

You had better practice this before test time until it's second nature. Count the number of times that you move the decimal point left and right. Larger units are to the left and smaller units are to the right.

I failed a test miserably once because an Angstrom is 10^-10 meters and not 10^-9 meters as I was using it. I deserved it though. Conversion problems cause satellites to crash.
 

1. What is the difference between nano and micro in math conversion?

Nano and micro are prefixes used in the metric system to represent very small units of measurement. Nano is equivalent to 0.000000001 or 10^-9, while micro is equivalent to 0.000001 or 10^-6. This means that one micro unit is 1000 times larger than one nano unit.

2. How do I convert from nanometers to micrometers?

To convert from nanometers to micrometers, you can use the conversion factor 0.001. This means that you need to divide the number of nanometers by 1000 to get the equivalent measurement in micrometers. For example, 500 nanometers is equal to 0.5 micrometers (500/1000 = 0.5).

3. What is the conversion factor for nano to micro?

The conversion factor for nano to micro is 0.001. This means that to convert from nanometers to micrometers, you need to divide the number of nanometers by 1000.

4. Can I use a calculator to convert from nano to micro?

Yes, you can use a calculator to convert from nano to micro. Simply enter the number of nanometers and divide it by 1000 to get the equivalent measurement in micrometers.

5. Why do we use different prefixes for such small units of measurement?

The prefixes nano and micro are used to make measurements more manageable. It would be very difficult to work with extremely small numbers, such as 0.000000001, so using prefixes allows us to express these values in a simpler and more understandable way.

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