Convert Millimeter to Nanometer
Millimeter
The millimeter (mm) is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one-thousandth of a meter or 0.001 meters. It is commonly used for measuring very small distances or dimensions, such as the thickness of an object or the precision of mechanical components.
The millimeter is derived from the meter, which is the base unit of length in the International System of Units (SI). The term "millimeter" comes from the Latin prefix "milli-", meaning one thousand, and "meter", meaning measure. The millimeter was introduced as part of the metric system in the 18th century during the French Revolution, which sought to standardize measurements worldwide. Today, the millimeter is widely used in scientific, engineering, and everyday contexts, especially when precision is required.
Nanometer
The nanometer (nm) is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one-billionth of a meter or 0.000000001 meters (10^-9 meters). It is commonly used to measure extremely small distances, such as the size of molecules, atoms, or the wavelength of light.
The nanometer is derived from the meter, the base unit of length in the International System of Units (SI). The prefix "nano-" comes from the Greek word "nanos", meaning dwarf or very small. The concept of the nanometer was developed as scientific understanding and technology advanced, particularly in fields like physics, chemistry, and materials science. The nanometer became an important unit in the 20th century with the development of microscopy techniques capable of observing objects at the atomic and molecular scale. It is now widely used in fields such as nanotechnology, semiconductor manufacturing, and biology.
Convert Millimeter to other length-converter units
1 Millimeter = 0.000001 Kilometer
1 Millimeter = 0.001 Meter
1 Millimeter = 0.1 Centimeter
1 Millimeter = 1 Millimeter
1 Millimeter = 1000 Micrometer
1 Millimeter = 1000000 Nanometer
1 Millimeter = 6.213688756e-7 Mile
1 Millimeter = 0.0010936133 Yard
1 Millimeter = 0.0032808399 Feet
1 Millimeter = 0.0393700787 Inch
1 Millimeter = 1.057008707e-19 Light year
1 Millimeter = 1000 Micron
1 Millimeter = 5.399568034e-7 Nautical Mile