Scientific notation is a way to express very large or very small numbers in a compact, standardized format. It is especially useful in science, engineering, and mathematics to simplify calculations and represent extreme values clearly.
What is scientific notation?
Very large or very small numbers are usually written in scientific notation:
A × 10n where
Example:
2 350 000 = 2.35 × 106
0.000 875 4 = 8.754 × 10–4
How to Convert A Number To Scientific Notation?
The following figures show how to convert decimals to scientific notation. Scroll down the page for more examples and solutions.
Scientific Notation Worksheets:
Practice your skills with the following worksheets:
Online & Printable Scientific Notation Worksheets
Steps to convert a number into scientific notation:
Summary:
Example:
Write each of the following numbers in scientific notation:
a) 83 000 b) 0.00706
Solution:
Example:
Write each of the following numbers in scientific notation:
a) 734 000 b) 0.00685
Solution:
a)
b)
The following video shows more examples of converting numbers to scientific notation
Learn how to convert in and out of scientific notation in these step by step examples
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