Convert Micrometer to Centimeter
Use this free converter to change micrometers (µm) into centimeters (cm). Micrometer and centimeter both measure length. As a quick reference, 1 µm equals 0.0001 cm, and 1 cm equals 10000 µm.
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Centimeter (cm)
0.0001
1 µm = 0.0001 cm
Length conversion table
| Micrometer | Centimeter |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.000001 |
| 0.1 | 0.00001 |
| 0.5 | 0.00005 |
| 1 | 0.0001 |
| 2 | 0.0002 |
| 3 | 0.0003 |
| 5 | 0.0005 |
| 10 | 0.001 |
| 20 | 0.002 |
| 25 | 0.0025 |
| 50 | 0.005 |
| 100 | 0.01 |
| 1,000 | 0.1 |
How to convert Micrometer to Centimeter
Multiply the micrometer value by 0.0001 to get centimeters.
- Enter the number of micrometers you want to convert.
- The converter instantly shows the equivalent value in centimeters.
- Worked example: 15 µm × 0.0001 = 0.0015 cm.
- Use the swap button to reverse the conversion (centimeter to micrometer).
About these units
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.
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.
Frequently asked questions
How many centimeters are in a micrometer?
There are 0.0001 cm in 1 µm. To convert, multiply the number of micrometers by 0.0001.
How do I convert micrometers to centimeters?
Multiply the micrometer value by 0.0001 to get centimeters. For example, 10 µm = 0.001 cm.
Is this micrometer-to-centimeter 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 Micrometer to other length units
| Unit | 1 Micrometer equals |
|---|---|
| Meter (m) | 0.000001 m |
| Kilometer (km) | 1.0000e-9 km |
| Centimeter (cm) | 0.0001 cm |
| Millimeter (mm) | 0.001 mm |
| Nanometer (nm) | 1000 nm |
| Mile (mi) | 6.2137e-10 mi |
| Yard (yd) | 0.0000010936133 yd |
| Foot (ft) | 0.0000032808399 ft |
| Inch (in) | 0.000039370079 in |
| Nautical Mile (nmi) | 5.3996e-10 nmi |
| Light Year (ly) | 1.0570e-22 ly |