micrometre to nanometre

Live micrometre (μm) to nanometre (nm) converter. Plus a 10-value reference table and FAQs.

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1 μm = 1,000nm

Conversion table

Ten sample values from micrometre to nanometre. Use the converter above for arbitrary values.

micrometre (μm)nanometre (nm)
0.001 μm 1 nm
0.01 μm 10 nm
0.1 μm 100 nm
0.5 μm 500 nm
1 μm 1,000 nm
2 μm 2,000 nm
5 μm 5,000 nm
10 μm 10,000 nm
100 μm 100,000 nm
1,000 μm 1,000,000 nm

About the micrometre

1/1,000,000 of a metre. Cell biology, semiconductor manufacturing.

About the nanometre

1/1,000,000,000 of a metre. Wavelength of visible light, chip feature sizes.

Frequently asked questions

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I convert micrometre to nanometre?

Multiply the micrometre value by 1,000 to get it in nanometre. For example, 10 μm = 10,000 nm.

What is 1 μm in nm?

1 μm = 1,000 nm.

What is 100 μm in nm?

100 μm = 100,000 nm.

What is the formula?

Linear: multiply by 1,000 (the unit factor ratio).

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