Base Pair Length Calculator

Formula

To calculate the total length:

\[ L = N \times l \]

Where:

\(L\) is the total length in base pairs (bp)
\(N\) is the number of base pairs
\(l\) is the length per base pair in nanometers (nm)

What is a Base Pair?

A base pair is a unit consisting of two nucleobases bound to each other by hydrogen bonds. They form the building blocks of the DNA double helix and contribute to the folded structure of both DNA and RNA. The length of DNA is often measured in base pairs (bp), with one base pair corresponding to approximately 0.34 nanometers (nm) in length. Base pairs are crucial for the storage and transmission of genetic information in living organisms.

Example Calculation 1

Let's assume the following values:

Number of Base Pairs (N) = 1000
Length per Base Pair (l) = 0.34 nanometers

Using the formula:

\[ L = 1000 \times 0.34 = 340 \text{ nanometers} \]

The Total Length is 340 nanometers.

Example Calculation 2

Let's assume the following values:

Number of Base Pairs (N) = 5000
Length per Base Pair (l) = 0.34 nanometers

Using the formula:

\[ L = 5000 \times 0.34 = 1700 \text{ nanometers} \]

The Total Length is 1700 nanometers.