How to convert microns to micrometers
1 micron is equal to 1 micrometers, and 1 micrometer is equal to 1 microns. To convert, multiply by the conversion factor:
micrometers = microns × 1
micrometers = microns ÷ 1Example: convert 15 µ to µm: 15 × 1 = 15 µm.
Micron to Micrometer conversion table
| Micron (µ) | Micrometer (µm) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 µ | 0.01 µm |
| 0.1 µ | 0.1 µm |
| 1 µ | 1 µm |
| 2 µ | 2 µm |
| 3 µ | 3 µm |
| 5 µ | 5 µm |
| 10 µ | 10 µm |
| 20 µ | 20 µm |
| 50 µ | 50 µm |
| 100 µ | 100 µm |
| 250 µ | 250 µm |
| 500 µ | 500 µm |
| 1,000 µ | 1,000 µm |
About the micron
The micron is the older name for the micrometer (one millionth of a meter). It's still common in filtration, semiconductor manufacturing and particle sizes.
Symbol: µ · 1 µ = 0.000001 m · Category: Metric (SI)
About the micrometer
A micrometer is one millionth of a meter. It's used to measure cells, bacteria, fibers and the thickness of coatings and films.
Symbol: µm · 1 µm = 0.000001 m · Category: Metric (SI)