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What power of ten is the scientific-notation exponent of this number? Enter the values below to calculate the result.
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| Input | Meaning and units |
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| Value | Enter value using the definition in the method and example. |
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Read result in the units and model stated on this page. The formula result=floor(log10(x)) defines the relationship; measurement accuracy and model applicability are separate from numerical precision.
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What power of ten is the scientific-notation exponent of this number?
What power of ten is the scientific-notation exponent of this number? Enter the values below to calculate the result.
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- What power of ten is the scientific-notation exponent of this number
How it works
result=floor(log10(x))
Worked example
Enter Value: 12345 . Results: result: 4 .