Convert Centimeter to Micrometer
Use this free converter to change centimeters (cm) into micrometers (µm). Centimeter and micrometer both measure length. As a quick reference, 1 cm equals 10000 µm, and 1 µm equals 0.0001 cm.
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Micrometer (µm)
10000
1 cm = 10000 µm
Length conversion table
| Centimeter | Micrometer |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 100 |
| 0.1 | 1000 |
| 0.5 | 5000 |
| 1 | 10000 |
| 2 | 20000 |
| 3 | 30000 |
| 5 | 50000 |
| 10 | 100000 |
| 20 | 200000 |
| 25 | 250000 |
| 50 | 500000 |
| 100 | 1000000 |
| 1,000 | 10000000 |
How to convert Centimeter to Micrometer
Multiply the centimeter value by 10000 to get micrometers.
- Enter the number of centimeters you want to convert.
- The converter instantly shows the equivalent value in micrometers.
- Worked example: 15 cm × 10000 = 150000 µm.
- Use the swap button to reverse the conversion (micrometer to centimeter).
About these units
Centimeter (cm)
- Definition
- A centimeter (cm) is one hundredth of a meter, a convenient metric unit for everyday measurements like height and paper sizes.
- History
- It dates from the original metric system and uses the SI prefix "centi-" (one hundredth).
- Current use
- Centimeters are used for body measurements, rainfall, screen and print dimensions, and school maths across the metric world.
Micrometer (µm)
- Definition
- A micrometer or micron (µm) is one millionth of a meter, used to measure microscopic objects.
- History
- The term "micron" was officially adopted in 1879 and renamed micrometer by the SI in 1967.
- Current use
- Micrometers describe cell sizes, bacteria, fibres, and semiconductor and optical manufacturing tolerances.
Frequently asked questions
How many micrometers are in a centimeter?
There are 10000 µm in 1 cm. To convert, multiply the number of centimeters by 10000.
How do I convert centimeters to micrometers?
Multiply the centimeter value by 10000 to get micrometers. For example, 10 cm = 100000 µm.
Is this centimeter-to-micrometer converter free?
Yes. This converter is completely free, runs entirely in your browser, and requires no sign-up. Your inputs never leave your device.
Convert Centimeter to other length units
| Unit | 1 Centimeter equals |
|---|---|
| Meter (m) | 0.01 m |
| Kilometer (km) | 0.00001 km |
| Millimeter (mm) | 10 mm |
| Micrometer (µm) | 10000 µm |
| Nanometer (nm) | 10000000 nm |
| Mile (mi) | 0.0000062137119 mi |
| Yard (yd) | 0.010936133 yd |
| Foot (ft) | 0.032808399 ft |
| Inch (in) | 0.39370079 in |
| Nautical Mile (nmi) | 0.000005399568 nmi |
| Light Year (ly) | 1.0570e-18 ly |