Convert cm to micrometers
Centimeters to micrometers. Enter a value to convert, or use the cm to micrometers chart further down the page.
1 centimeter equals 10,000 micrometers. Going the other way, 1 micrometer = 0.0001 centimeters.
How to convert cm to micrometers
To convert centimeters to micrometers, multiply the centimeter value by 10000. You can also divide by 0.0001 to get the same answer.
µm = cm × 10000
Worked example
Convert 15 cm to micrometers:
15 cm = 150,000 µm
cm to micrometers conversion chart
Use this cm to micrometers table for quick reference without typing anything.
| centimeters (cm) | micrometers (µm) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 cm | 100 µm |
| 0.1 cm | 1,000 µm |
| 1 cm | 10,000 µm |
| 2 cm | 20,000 µm |
| 3 cm | 30,000 µm |
| 5 cm | 50,000 µm |
| 10 cm | 100,000 µm |
| 20 cm | 200,000 µm |
| 50 cm | 500,000 µm |
| 100 cm | 1,000,000 µm |
| 1,000 cm | 10,000,000 µm |
What is a centimeter?
The centimeter is one hundredth of a meter. It is the unit most people reach for when measuring body height, clothing, paper and everyday objects in metric countries.
What is a micrometer?
The micrometer, also called the micron, is one millionth of a meter. It is the working scale of cell biology, air filtration ratings and semiconductor manufacturing.
Frequently asked questions
How many micrometers are in a centimeter?
1 cm equals 10,000 micrometers. Going the other way, 1 micrometers is 0.0001 cm.
How do you convert cm to micrometers?
To convert centimeters to micrometers, multiply the centimeter value by 10000. You can also divide by 0.0001 to get the same answer.
What is 10 cm in micrometers?
10 cm equals 100,000 micrometers. The conversion chart on this page lists the other values people look up most often.
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