Micrometer Converter

What Is a Micrometer?

A micrometer (micron, $\mu$m) is one millionth of a meter. Scientists and engineers use microns to measure very small lengths such as cell diameters, coating thickness, and semiconductor features.

Conversion Formulas

$$1\ \mu\text{m} = 10^{-6}\ \text{m}$$

$$1\ \text{mm} = 1000\ \mu\text{m}$$

$$1\ \text{in} = 25{,}400\ \mu\text{m}$$

Common Examples

• 50 $\mu$m = 0.05 mm (average human hair diameter)
• 26 $\mu$m = 0.026 mm (finest naked-eye resolution at 15 cm)
• 1,000 $\mu$m = 1 mm
• 25,400 $\mu$m = 1 inch

Related Tools

For micron and mil conversions, try the Micron to Mil Converter and Mil Converter. For all length units, use the Length Converter.