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342 in Scientific Notation
342 = 3.42 × 10²
| Standard form | 3.42 × 10² |
| Coefficient | 3.42 |
| Exponent | 2 |
How 342 breaks down
342 has 3 digits, so it lands in the hundreds — the order of magnitude 10². That is why the exponent is 2.
| Expanded form | 3.42 × 10 × 10 |
| E-notation (calculators) | 3.42E2 |
| Significant figures | 3 |
| Order of magnitude | 10² (hundreds) |
Reading it back: 3.42 × 10 × 10 = 342.
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Frequently asked questions
What is 342 in scientific notation?
342 in scientific notation is 3.42 × 10². The coefficient is 3.42 and the exponent is 2.
How do you convert 342 to scientific notation?
Move the decimal point so one non-zero digit stays to its left (giving 3.42), then count the 2 places you moved it — that is the exponent 2. So 342 = 3.42 × 10².