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173 in Scientific Notation
173 = 1.73 × 10²
| Standard form | 1.73 × 10² |
| Coefficient | 1.73 |
| Exponent | 2 |
How 173 breaks down
173 has 3 digits, so it lands in the hundreds — the order of magnitude 10². That is why the exponent is 2.
| Expanded form | 1.73 × 10 × 10 |
| E-notation (calculators) | 1.73E2 |
| Significant figures | 3 |
| Order of magnitude | 10² (hundreds) |
Reading it back: 1.73 × 10 × 10 = 173.
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Frequently asked questions
What is 173 in scientific notation?
173 in scientific notation is 1.73 × 10². The coefficient is 1.73 and the exponent is 2.
How do you convert 173 to scientific notation?
Move the decimal point so one non-zero digit stays to its left (giving 1.73), then count the 2 places you moved it — that is the exponent 2. So 173 = 1.73 × 10².