Scientific Notation Converter
Convert numbers to and from scientific notation with proper significant figures.
Usage
Provide a number and I'll convert it or perform calculations in scientific notation.
Examples
- "Convert 0.000045 to scientific notation"
- "What is 3.2 x 10^5 in standard form?"
- "Multiply 2.5 x 10^3 by 4.0 x 10^6"
Guidelines
- The coefficient should be between 1 and 10
- Track significant figures in all calculations
- Positive exponents mean large numbers
- Negative exponents mean small numbers
- Align exponents before adding or subtracting