📏 Order of Magnitude Calculator
Find the order of magnitude of a number
How to Use This Calculator
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Enter Any Number
Type any non-zero number (positive or negative).
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Get Order of Magnitude
See the order of magnitude as a power of 10 and scientific notation.
Formula
Order of Magnitude = ⌊log₁₀(|x|)⌋
Example: 1500
log₁₀(1500) ≈ 3.176
⌊3.176⌋ = 3
Order of Magnitude: 10³ = 1000
About Order of Magnitude Calculator
The Order of Magnitude Calculator finds the nearest power of 10 that a number is closest to. Useful for rough estimates and scientific notation.
When to Use This Calculator
- Estimations: Rough scale of numbers
- Science: Scientific notation
- Education: Learn magnitude concepts
Why Use Our Calculator?
- ✅ Instant Results: Calculate quickly
- ✅ Completely Free: No registration required
Frequently Asked Questions
What is order of magnitude?
Order of magnitude gives the scale of a number as a power of 10. For 1500, the order is 10³ = 1000.