Is there a way to type engineering powers in Maple?

Question

Instead of typing 31600, can I use 31.6k?

I've tried to use but it doesn't work.

I also, would like to use other powers like micro, mili, nano...

Define variables such as $K:=1000$. Then you can do $31.6*K$ — quasi, Oct 07 '17 at 19:06
If I remember correctly, Maple uses a capital E for this (i.e. 3.4E5 would give 340000) — AloneAndConfused, Oct 07 '17 at 20:10
31.6e3 is equivalent to 31600. For micro, you can use 31.6e-6 which is equivalent to 0.0000316. — Therkel, Oct 08 '17 at 15:36
I personally think you should always work in SI units, everything else is just confusing and error-prone. — MrYouMath, Oct 10 '17 at 16:59

score 1 · Accepted Answer · answered Oct 09 '17 at 10:18

I suppose your question leads to two possible solutions:

1) You can use the E-notation, which works in Maple. The following are equivalent:

31.6e3;
31.6E3;
31600.;

This works for small numbers also. The following are equivalent:

31.6e-6;
31.6E-6;
0.0000316;

2) The units package.

31600.*Unit(mm);
convert(%,units,'m');

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