Convert Nanometers to Angstroms
1 nanometer (nm) equals 10 angstroms (Å).
1 nm = 10 Å
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How to Convert Nanometer to Angstrom
- 1 nm = 10 Å
- 1 Å = 0.1 nm
- Example: convert 15 nm to Å: 15 nm = 15 × 10 Å = 150 Å
Formula
Å = nm × 10
Derivation from SI units:
- 1 nm = 10⁻⁹ m
- 1 Å = 10⁻¹⁰ m = 0.1 nm
- 1 nm = 1 × 10⁻⁹ m ÷ 1 × 10⁻¹⁰ m per Å = 10 Å
Both units are defined exactly, so the factor is exact. Nanometer definition: nanometer; Angstrom definition: angstrom.
Worked examples
- A 0.5 nm layer is 5 Å thick.
0.5 nm × 10 = 5 Å - The sodium D line at 589 nm is 5890 Å.
589 nm × 10 = 5890 Å
Nanometer to Angstrom conversion table
| Nanometers (nm) | Angstroms (Å) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 nm | 1 Å |
| 1 nm | 10 Å |
| 2 nm | 20 Å |
| 5 nm | 50 Å |
| 10 nm | 100 Å |
| 20 nm | 200 Å |
| 50 nm | 500 Å |
| 100 nm | 1000 Å |
| 200 nm | 2000 Å |
| 380 nm | 3800 Å |
| 450 nm | 4500 Å |
| 500 nm | 5000 Å |
| 550 nm | 5500 Å |
| 650 nm | 6500 Å |
| 700 nm | 7000 Å |
| 780 nm | 7800 Å |
| 1000 nm | 10000 Å |
Where it's used
Nanometre values are converted to ångströms when comparing with crystallography tables and atomic radii. Multiply by 10.
Nanometer to other length units
| Conversion | 1 nm equals |
|---|---|
| nanometer to meter | 1 × 10⁻⁹ m |
| nanometer to kilometer | 1 × 10⁻¹² km |
| nanometer to centimeter | 1 × 10⁻⁷ cm |
| nanometer to millimeter | 0.000001 mm |
| nanometer to micrometer | 0.001 µm |
| nanometer to angstrom | 10 Å |
| nanometer to mile | 6.213711922 × 10⁻¹³ mi |
| nanometer to yard | 1.093613298 × 10⁻⁹ yd |
| nanometer to foot | 3.280839895 × 10⁻⁹ ft |
| nanometer to inch | 3.937007874 × 10⁻⁸ in |
| nanometer to mil | 0.00003937007874 mil |
| nanometer to nautical mile | 5.399568035 × 10⁻¹³ nmi |
Frequently asked questions
Is an angstrom an SI unit?
No. It is a non-SI unit equal to 0.1 nm; the SI recommends using nanometres.
How many angstroms are in 1 nanometer?
1 nm = 10 Å.
How do I convert nanometers to angstroms?
Multiply the value in nm by 10. For example, 15 nm × 10 = 150 Å.
Is the nm to Å conversion exact?
Yes. Both units are defined exactly, and 1 nm is exactly 10 Å.
Sources
- The International System of Units (SI), 9th edition (SI Brochure), Bureau International des Poids et Mesures , Table 7, SI prefixes.
- Guide for the Use of the International System of Units (SI), NIST Special Publication 811, 2008 Edition, National Institute of Standards and Technology , Appendix B.8, "ångström (Å)".
Last reviewed: . Factors are stored exactly and computed with 50-digit decimal arithmetic. See how we verify conversion factors.
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