Convert Micrometer to Nanometer
Use this free converter to change micrometers (µm) into nanometers (nm). Micrometer and nanometer both measure length. As a quick reference, 1 µm equals 1000 nm, and 1 nm equals 0.001 µm.
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Nanometer (nm)
1000
1 µm = 1000 nm
Length conversion table
| Micrometer | Nanometer |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 10 |
| 0.1 | 100 |
| 0.5 | 500 |
| 1 | 1000 |
| 2 | 2000 |
| 3 | 3000 |
| 5 | 5000 |
| 10 | 10000 |
| 20 | 20000 |
| 25 | 25000 |
| 50 | 50000 |
| 100 | 100000 |
| 1,000 | 1000000 |
How to convert Micrometer to Nanometer
Multiply the micrometer value by 1000 to get nanometers.
- Enter the number of micrometers you want to convert.
- The converter instantly shows the equivalent value in nanometers.
- Worked example: 15 µm × 1000 = 15000 nm.
- Use the swap button to reverse the conversion (nanometer 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.
Nanometer (nm)
- Definition
- A nanometer (nm) is one billionth of a meter, the scale of atoms, molecules, and wavelengths of light.
- History
- It combines the SI prefix "nano-" (one billionth) with the meter and became common with the rise of nanotechnology.
- Current use
- Nanometers measure the wavelengths of visible light (about 380–750 nm) and the feature sizes of modern microchips.
Frequently asked questions
How many nanometers are in a micrometer?
There are 1000 nm in 1 µm. To convert, multiply the number of micrometers by 1000.
How do I convert micrometers to nanometers?
Multiply the micrometer value by 1000 to get nanometers. For example, 10 µm = 10000 nm.
Is this micrometer-to-nanometer 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 |