Convert micrometers to nanometers
Micrometers to nanometers. Enter a value to convert, or use the micrometers to nanometers chart further down the page.
1 micrometer equals 1,000 nanometers. Going the other way, 1 nanometer = 0.001 micrometers.
How to convert micrometers to nanometers
To convert micrometers to nanometers, multiply the micrometer value by 1000. You can also divide by 0.001 to get the same answer.
nm = µm × 1000
Worked example
Convert 15 µm to nanometers:
15 µm = 15,000 nm
micrometers to nanometers conversion chart
Use this micrometers to nanometers table for quick reference without typing anything.
| micrometers (µm) | nanometers (nm) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 µm | 10 nm |
| 0.1 µm | 100 nm |
| 1 µm | 1,000 nm |
| 2 µm | 2,000 nm |
| 3 µm | 3,000 nm |
| 5 µm | 5,000 nm |
| 10 µm | 10,000 nm |
| 20 µm | 20,000 nm |
| 50 µm | 50,000 nm |
| 100 µm | 100,000 nm |
| 1,000 µm | 1,000,000 nm |
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 nanometer?
The nanometer is one billionth of a meter. Visible light spans roughly 380 to 750 nanometers, and modern chip process nodes are named after this scale.
Frequently asked questions
How many nanometers are in a micrometer?
1 micrometers equals 1,000 nanometers. Going the other way, 1 nanometers is 0.001 micrometers.
How do you convert micrometers to nanometers?
To convert micrometers to nanometers, multiply the micrometer value by 1000. You can also divide by 0.001 to get the same answer.
What is 10 micrometers in nanometers?
10 micrometers equals 10,000 nanometers. The conversion chart on this page lists the other values people look up most often.
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