Convert microns to nanometers
Microns to nanometers. Enter a value to convert, or use the microns to nanometers chart further down the page.
1 micron equals 1,000 nanometers. Going the other way, 1 nanometer = 0.001 microns.
How to convert microns to nanometers
To convert microns to nanometers, multiply the micron value by 1000. You can also divide by 0.001 to get the same answer.
nm = µ × 1000
Worked example
Convert 15 µ to nanometers:
15 µ = 15,000 nm
microns to nanometers conversion chart
Use this microns to nanometers table for quick reference without typing anything.
| microns (µ) | nanometers (nm) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 µ | 10 nm |
| 0.1 µ | 100 nm |
| 1 µ | 1,000 nm |
| 2 µ | 2,000 nm |
| 3 µ | 3,000 nm |
| 5 µ | 5,000 nm |
| 10 µ | 10,000 nm |
| 20 µ | 20,000 nm |
| 50 µ | 50,000 nm |
| 100 µ | 100,000 nm |
| 1,000 µ | 1,000,000 nm |
What is a micron?
The micron (µ) is a unit of length equal to 0.000001 meters.
What is a nanometer?
The nanometer is one billionth of a meter. Visible light spans roughly 380 to 750 nanometers, and modern chip process nodes are named after this scale.
Frequently asked questions
How many nanometers are in a micron?
1 microns equals 1,000 nanometers. Going the other way, 1 nanometers is 0.001 microns.
How do you convert microns to nanometers?
To convert microns to nanometers, multiply the micron value by 1000. You can also divide by 0.001 to get the same answer.
What is 10 microns in nanometers?
10 microns equals 10,000 nanometers. The conversion chart on this page lists the other values people look up most often.
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