Convert microns to meters
Microns to meters. Enter a value to convert, or use the microns to meters chart further down the page.
1 micron equals 0.000001 meters. Going the other way, 1 meter = 1,000,000 microns.
How to convert microns to meters
To convert microns to meters, multiply the micron value by 0.000001. You can also divide by 1000000 to get the same answer.
m = µ × 0.000001
Worked example
Convert 15 µ to meters:
15 µ = 0.000015 m
microns to meters conversion chart
Use this microns to meters table for quick reference without typing anything.
| microns (µ) | meters (m) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 µ | 1e-8 m |
| 0.1 µ | 0.0000001 m |
| 1 µ | 0.000001 m |
| 2 µ | 0.000002 m |
| 3 µ | 0.000003 m |
| 5 µ | 0.000005 m |
| 10 µ | 0.00001 m |
| 20 µ | 0.00002 m |
| 50 µ | 0.00005 m |
| 100 µ | 0.0001 m |
| 1,000 µ | 0.001 m |
What is a micron?
The micron (µ) is a unit of length equal to 0.000001 meters.
What is a meter?
The meter is the SI base unit of length, defined since 1983 as the distance light travels in a vacuum in 1/299,792,458 of a second.
Frequently asked questions
How many meters are in a micron?
1 microns equals 0.000001 meters. Going the other way, 1 meters is 1,000,000 microns.
How do you convert microns to meters?
To convert microns to meters, multiply the micron value by 0.000001. You can also divide by 1000000 to get the same answer.
What is 10 microns in meters?
10 microns equals 0.00001 meters. The conversion chart on this page lists the other values people look up most often.
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