Micrometer to Nanometer Converter
Use this converter to instantly convert any value from Micrometers to Nanometers. Enter a value below to see the result.
1 Micrometer is equal to 1000 Nanometers.
How to Convert Micrometer to Nanometer
To convert Micrometers to Nanometers, use the conversion factor:
1 Micrometer = 1000 Nanometers
Multiply your value by 1000 to get the result in Nanometers.
Conversion
1 Micrometer = 1000 Nanometers
1 Nanometer = 0.001 Micrometers
Formula:
Calculation:
How does the Conversion Work?
Step 1: Understand the base units
All length conversions go through meters (m).
- 1
Micrometer =
0.000001 meter(s)
- 1
Nanometer =
0.000000 meter(s)
Step 2: Set up the conversion factor
Conversion Factor = (From Unit Base) ÷ (To Unit Base)
=
0.000001 ÷
0.000000
=
1,000.000000
Step 3: Apply to your value
To convert
Micrometers to
Nanometers:
Nanometers =
Micrometers ×
1,000.000000
Example: Convert 1
Micrometer to
Nanometers
1
um = 1 ×
1,000.000000 nm
Result: 1
Micrometer =
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Nanometers
About the Micrometer
Also known as a micron, a micrometer is one millionth of a meter. It is used to measure microscopic objects such as cells, bacteria, and wavelengths of infrared radiation. For a more detailed history, read more on Wikipedia.