Convert Millimeter to Micrometer
Use this free converter to change millimeters (mm) into micrometers (µm). Millimeter and micrometer both measure length. As a quick reference, 1 mm equals 1000 µm, and 1 µm equals 0.001 mm.
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Micrometer (µm)
1000
1 mm = 1000 µm
Length conversion table
| Millimeter | Micrometer |
|---|---|
| 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 Millimeter to Micrometer
Multiply the millimeter value by 1000 to get micrometers.
- Enter the number of millimeters you want to convert.
- The converter instantly shows the equivalent value in micrometers.
- Worked example: 15 mm × 1000 = 15000 µm.
- Use the swap button to reverse the conversion (micrometer to millimeter).
About these units
Millimeter (mm)
- Definition
- A millimeter (mm) is one thousandth of a meter, used where small, precise measurements are needed.
- History
- Like other metric subdivisions it was defined in the 1790s using the prefix "milli-" (one thousandth).
- Current use
- Engineers, machinists, and manufacturers specify tolerances in millimeters, and rainfall is commonly reported in mm.
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 millimeter?
There are 1000 µm in 1 mm. To convert, multiply the number of millimeters by 1000.
How do I convert millimeters to micrometers?
Multiply the millimeter value by 1000 to get micrometers. For example, 10 mm = 10000 µm.
Is this millimeter-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 Millimeter to other length units
| Unit | 1 Millimeter equals |
|---|---|
| Meter (m) | 0.001 m |
| Kilometer (km) | 0.000001 km |
| Centimeter (cm) | 0.1 cm |
| Micrometer (µm) | 1000 µm |
| Nanometer (nm) | 1000000 nm |
| Mile (mi) | 6.2137e-7 mi |
| Yard (yd) | 0.0010936133 yd |
| Foot (ft) | 0.0032808399 ft |
| Inch (in) | 0.039370079 in |
| Nautical Mile (nmi) | 5.3996e-7 nmi |
| Light Year (ly) | 1.0570e-19 ly |