Convert Nanometer to Micrometer
Use this free converter to change nanometers (nm) into micrometers (µm). Nanometer and micrometer both measure length. As a quick reference, 1 nm equals 0.001 µm, and 1 µm equals 1000 nm.
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Micrometer (µm)
0.001
1 nm = 0.001 µm
Length conversion table
| Nanometer | Micrometer |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.00001 |
| 0.1 | 0.0001 |
| 0.5 | 0.0005 |
| 1 | 0.001 |
| 2 | 0.002 |
| 3 | 0.003 |
| 5 | 0.005 |
| 10 | 0.01 |
| 20 | 0.02 |
| 25 | 0.025 |
| 50 | 0.05 |
| 100 | 0.1 |
| 1,000 | 1 |
How to convert Nanometer to Micrometer
Multiply the nanometer value by 0.001 to get micrometers.
- Enter the number of nanometers you want to convert.
- The converter instantly shows the equivalent value in micrometers.
- Worked example: 15 nm × 0.001 = 0.015 µm.
- Use the swap button to reverse the conversion (micrometer to nanometer).
About these units
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.
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 nanometer?
There are 0.001 µm in 1 nm. To convert, multiply the number of nanometers by 0.001.
How do I convert nanometers to micrometers?
Multiply the nanometer value by 0.001 to get micrometers. For example, 10 nm = 0.01 µm.
Is this nanometer-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 Nanometer to other length units
| Unit | 1 Nanometer equals |
|---|---|
| Meter (m) | 1.0000e-9 m |
| Kilometer (km) | 1.0000e-12 km |
| Centimeter (cm) | 1.0000e-7 cm |
| Millimeter (mm) | 0.000001 mm |
| Micrometer (µm) | 0.001 µm |
| Mile (mi) | 6.2137e-13 mi |
| Yard (yd) | 1.0936e-9 yd |
| Foot (ft) | 3.2808e-9 ft |
| Inch (in) | 3.9370e-8 in |
| Nautical Mile (nmi) | 5.3996e-13 nmi |
| Light Year (ly) | 1.0570e-25 ly |