Engineering Notation Calculator

Step-by-Step Guide to Using the Engineering Notation Calculator

Step 1: Enter the Number

Locate the input field labeled Enter Number. This is where you’ll input the number you want to convert into engineering notation. Ensure that the number you enter is within the acceptable range, which is from -1e+308 to 1e+308.

Failure to enter a valid number will trigger an error, as entering a number is required by the calculator’s validation rules.

Step 2: Choose Decimal Precision

Find the input field labeled Decimal Precision. Here, you need to specify how many decimal places you want in the result. Valid entries for precision are integers ranging from 0 to 20.

This will control the number of decimal places displayed for the calculated coefficient and engineering notation values.

Step 3: Select the Notation Type

In the section labeled Notation Type, you’ll see a dropdown menu with options. Select either Engineering (×10³) or Scientific (E) based on your preference.

This selection determines the format in which the notation is displayed in the result.

Step 4: View the Results

After all inputs are provided, the calculator computes the results, which include:

• Mantissa: This is calculated using the formula floor(log10(abs(number)) / 3) * 3 and represents the exponent that matches the nearest lower multiple of three.
• Coefficient: This is determined by dividing the number by 10 raised to the power of the mantissa, formatted to your chosen precision.
• Engineering Notation: Depending on your selected notation type, it will display the number in either ‘coefficient × 10^mantissa’ or ‘coefficient E mantissa’ format.
• SI Prefix: Based on the mantissa, it displays the corresponding SI prefix (e.g., kilo, mega). If no appropriate prefix exists, it will show ‘N/A’.

The calculator automatically processes your inputs and gives these formatted results based on your decimal precision and notation type preferences.