sci2num

Converts a string with (possibly) an SI prefix to a number. Works in reverse of num2sci.

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Converts a string with (possibly) an SI prefix to a number. Works in reverse of num2sci. Works with cell arrays of strings also.

Examples:

num = sci2num('14.5 m') returns num = 0.0145
num = sci2num('14.5') returns num = 14.5
num = sci2num({'14.5m','85.2'}) returns num = [0.0145 85.2]

Cite As

Jason Kaeding (2026). sci2num (https://www.mathworks.com/matlabcentral/fileexchange/26828-sci2num), MATLAB Central File Exchange. Retrieved .

General Information

MATLAB Release Compatibility

  • Compatible with any release

Platform Compatibility

  • Windows
  • macOS
  • Linux
Version Published Release Notes Action
1.0.0.0