How to convert microns to millimeters
1 micron is equal to 0.001 millimeters, and 1 millimeter is equal to 1,000 microns. To convert, multiply by the conversion factor:
millimeters = microns × 0.001
millimeters = microns ÷ 1,000Example: convert 15 µ to mm: 15 × 0.001 = 0.015 mm.
Micron to Millimeter conversion table
| Micron (µ) | Millimeter (mm) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 µ | 0.00001 mm |
| 0.1 µ | 0.0001 mm |
| 1 µ | 0.001 mm |
| 2 µ | 0.002 mm |
| 3 µ | 0.003 mm |
| 5 µ | 0.005 mm |
| 10 µ | 0.01 mm |
| 20 µ | 0.02 mm |
| 50 µ | 0.05 mm |
| 100 µ | 0.1 mm |
| 250 µ | 0.25 mm |
| 500 µ | 0.5 mm |
| 1,000 µ | 1 mm |
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 millimeter
A millimeter is one thousandth of a meter. It's the standard unit in engineering drawings, manufacturing, rainfall and screen and paper sizes.
Symbol: mm · 1 mm = 0.001 m · Category: Metric (SI)