Convert mm to microns
Millimeters to microns. Enter a value to convert, or use the mm to microns chart further down the page.
1 millimeter equals 1,000 microns. Going the other way, 1 micron = 0.001 millimeters.
How to convert mm to microns
To convert millimeters to microns, multiply the millimeter value by 1000. You can also divide by 0.001 to get the same answer.
µ = mm × 1000
Worked example
Convert 15 mm to microns:
15 mm = 15,000 µ
mm to microns conversion chart
Use this mm to microns table for quick reference without typing anything.
| millimeters (mm) | microns (µ) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 mm | 10 µ |
| 0.1 mm | 100 µ |
| 1 mm | 1,000 µ |
| 2 mm | 2,000 µ |
| 3 mm | 3,000 µ |
| 5 mm | 5,000 µ |
| 10 mm | 10,000 µ |
| 20 mm | 20,000 µ |
| 50 mm | 50,000 µ |
| 100 mm | 100,000 µ |
| 1,000 mm | 1,000,000 µ |
What is a millimeter?
The millimeter is a metric unit equal to one thousandth of a meter. It is the smallest unit marked on a standard metric ruler and is the working unit of engineering drawings, machining tolerances and rainfall measurement.
What is a micron?
The micron (µ) is a unit of length equal to 0.000001 meters.
Frequently asked questions
How many microns are in a millimeter?
1 mm equals 1,000 microns. Going the other way, 1 microns is 0.001 mm.
How do you convert mm to microns?
To convert millimeters to microns, multiply the millimeter value by 1000. You can also divide by 0.001 to get the same answer.
What is 10 mm in microns?
10 mm equals 10,000 microns. The conversion chart on this page lists the other values people look up most often.
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