Convert micrometers to cm
Micrometers to centimeters. Enter a value to convert, or use the micrometers to cm chart further down the page.
1 micrometer equals 0.0001 centimeters. Going the other way, 1 centimeter = 10,000 micrometers.
How to convert micrometers to cm
To convert micrometers to centimeters, multiply the micrometer value by 0.0001. You can also divide by 10000 to get the same answer.
cm = µm × 0.0001
Worked example
Convert 15 µm to centimeters:
15 µm = 0.0015 cm
micrometers to cm conversion chart
Use this micrometers to cm table for quick reference without typing anything.
| micrometers (µm) | centimeters (cm) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 µm | 0.000001 cm |
| 0.1 µm | 0.00001 cm |
| 1 µm | 0.0001 cm |
| 2 µm | 0.0002 cm |
| 3 µm | 0.0003 cm |
| 5 µm | 0.0005 cm |
| 10 µm | 0.001 cm |
| 20 µm | 0.002 cm |
| 50 µm | 0.005 cm |
| 100 µm | 0.01 cm |
| 1,000 µm | 0.1 cm |
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.
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.
Frequently asked questions
How many cm are in a micrometer?
1 micrometers equals 0.0001 cm. Going the other way, 1 cm is 10,000 micrometers.
How do you convert micrometers to cm?
To convert micrometers to centimeters, multiply the micrometer value by 0.0001. You can also divide by 10000 to get the same answer.
What is 10 micrometers in cm?
10 micrometers equals 0.001 cm. The conversion chart on this page lists the other values people look up most often.
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