Convert micrometers to meters
Micrometers to meters. Enter a value to convert, or use the micrometers to meters chart further down the page.
1 micrometer equals 0.000001 meters. Going the other way, 1 meter = 1,000,000 micrometers.
How to convert micrometers to meters
To convert micrometers to meters, multiply the micrometer value by 0.000001. You can also divide by 1000000 to get the same answer.
m = µm × 0.000001
Worked example
Convert 15 µm to meters:
15 µm = 0.000015 m
micrometers to meters conversion chart
Use this micrometers to meters table for quick reference without typing anything.
| micrometers (µm) | meters (m) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 µm | 1e-8 m |
| 0.1 µm | 0.0000001 m |
| 1 µm | 0.000001 m |
| 2 µm | 0.000002 m |
| 3 µm | 0.000003 m |
| 5 µm | 0.000005 m |
| 10 µm | 0.00001 m |
| 20 µm | 0.00002 m |
| 50 µm | 0.00005 m |
| 100 µm | 0.0001 m |
| 1,000 µm | 0.001 m |
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 meter?
The meter is the SI base unit of length, defined since 1983 as the distance light travels in a vacuum in 1/299,792,458 of a second.
Frequently asked questions
How many meters are in a micrometer?
1 micrometers equals 0.000001 meters. Going the other way, 1 meters is 1,000,000 micrometers.
How do you convert micrometers to meters?
To convert micrometers to meters, multiply the micrometer value by 0.000001. You can also divide by 1000000 to get the same answer.
What is 10 micrometers in meters?
10 micrometers equals 0.00001 meters. The conversion chart on this page lists the other values people look up most often.
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