Micrometres to metres converter
Metres (m)
1 micrometre = 0.000001 metres
How to convert micrometres to metres
m = µm × 0.000001
Multiply the number of micrometres by 0.000001 to get metres. Going the other way, divide by 0.000001 (or multiply by 1000000).
One micrometre is exactly defined as 0.000001 metres (to 12 significant figures), and one metre is 1000000 micrometres.
Worked examples
- Convert 5 micrometres: 5 × 0.000001 = 0.000005 0.000005 metres.
- Convert 12.5 micrometres: 12.5 × 0.000001 = 0.0000125 0.0000125 metres.
- Convert 250 micrometres: 250 × 0.000001 = 0.00025 0.00025 metres.
Quick-reference table
| µm | m |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.000001 |
| 2 | 0.000002 |
| 3 | 0.000003 |
| 5 | 0.000005 |
| 10 | 0.00001 |
| 15 | 0.000015 |
| 20 | 0.00002 |
| 25 | 0.000025 |
| 50 | 0.00005 |
| 75 | 0.000075 |
| 100 | 0.0001 |
| 1,000 | 0.001 |
| m | µm |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1,000,000 |
| 2 | 2,000,000 |
| 3 | 3,000,000 |
| 5 | 5,000,000 |
| 10 | 10,000,000 |
| 15 | 15,000,000 |
| 20 | 20,000,000 |
| 25 | 25,000,000 |
| 50 | 50,000,000 |
| 75 | 75,000,000 |
| 100 | 100,000,000 |
| 1,000 | 1,000,000,000 |
Related conversions
Frequently asked questions
How many metres are in 1 micrometre?
1 micrometre equals 0.000001 metres.
What is the formula to convert micrometres to metres?
Use m = µm × 0.000001. Multiply the number of micrometres by 0.000001 to get metres. Going the other way, divide by 0.000001 (or multiply by 1000000).
What is 100 micrometres in metres?
100 micrometres is 0.0001 metres.