Convert Meters to Micrometers
Enter the length in meters below to get the value converted to micrometers.
How to Convert Meters to Micrometers
Convert meters to micrometers with this simple formula:
Converting a meter length measurement to a micrometer measurement involves multiplying the length by the conversion ratio to find the result. One meter is equal to 1,000,000 micrometers, so to convert simply multiply by 1,000,000.
Meters and micrometers are both units used to measure length. Learn more about length and find more length measurement conversion calculators. Meters are a metric measurement and can be abbreviated as m, for example 1 m. Micrometers are a metric measurement and can be abbreviated as µm, for example 1 µm. Learn more about the metric system, including the common unit prefixes and how to convert between metric units.
A human hair is 40-50 micrometers thick or 0.000001 meters, making this a very small unit of measure. The micrometer is often referred to as a micron and internationally it is spelled micrometre.
The meter is the primary unit of length in the metric system. It's equal to 100 centimeters or 39.37 inches. Internationally it is actually spelled metre. It was first defined 1793 as 1/10,000,000 the length from the equator to the North Pole. The current definition of a meter, adopted in 1983, is the distance light travels in 1/299,792,458 seconds and was adopted to in 1983.
We recommend using a ruler or tape measure for measuring length, which can be found at a local retailer or home center. Rulers are available in imperial, metric, or combination with both values, so make sure you get the correct type for your needs. If you need a ruler you can also download and print our free printable rulers which include both imperial and metric measurements.
Meter Measurements and Equivalent Micrometer Conversions
| Meters | Micrometers |
|---|---|
| 1 m | 1,000,000 µm |
| 2 m | 2,000,000 µm |
| 3 m | 3,000,000 µm |
| 4 m | 4,000,000 µm |
| 5 m | 5,000,000 µm |
| 6 m | 6,000,000 µm |
| 7 m | 7,000,000 µm |
| 8 m | 8,000,000 µm |
| 9 m | 9,000,000 µm |
| 10 m | 10,000,000 µm |
| 11 m | 11,000,000 µm |
| 12 m | 12,000,000 µm |
| 13 m | 13,000,000 µm |
| 14 m | 14,000,000 µm |
| 15 m | 15,000,000 µm |
| 16 m | 16,000,000 µm |
| 17 m | 17,000,000 µm |
| 18 m | 18,000,000 µm |
| 19 m | 19,000,000 µm |
| 20 m | 20,000,000 µm |
| 21 m | 21,000,000 µm |
| 22 m | 22,000,000 µm |
| 23 m | 23,000,000 µm |
| 24 m | 24,000,000 µm |
| 25 m | 25,000,000 µm |
| 26 m | 26,000,000 µm |
| 27 m | 27,000,000 µm |
| 28 m | 28,000,000 µm |
| 29 m | 29,000,000 µm |
| 30 m | 30,000,000 µm |
| 31 m | 31,000,000 µm |
| 32 m | 32,000,000 µm |
| 33 m | 33,000,000 µm |
| 34 m | 34,000,000 µm |
| 35 m | 35,000,000 µm |
| 36 m | 36,000,000 µm |
| 37 m | 37,000,000 µm |
| 38 m | 38,000,000 µm |
| 39 m | 39,000,000 µm |
| 40 m | 40,000,000 µm |
More Meter Length Conversions
- Convert to Miles
- 1 m is equal to 0.000621 miles
- Convert to Yards
- 1 m is equal to 1.093613 yards
- Convert to Feet
- 1 m is equal to 3.28084 feet
- Convert to Inches
- 1 m is equal to 39.370079 inches
- Convert to Kilometers
- 1 m is equal to 0.001 kilometers
- Convert to Centimeters
- 1 m is equal to 100 centimeters
- Convert to Millimeters
- 1 m is equal to 1,000 millimeters
- Convert to Nanometers
- 1 m is equal to 1,000,000,000 nanometers
Unit of Measurement Conversion Made Easy!
There are thousands of units of measure in use across the globe, and converting from one to another can be very difficult since each conversion requires a different formula to derive the result. Our unit of measurement conversion tools are meant to be dead easy. We break the mold of the typical dry and complicated experience. In addition to converting from one measurement to another, we provide the formula so you can see how the conversion is done, use it on you’re own calculator if you need to!
Understanding the Metric System
The metric system makes it relatively easy to convert from one metric unit to another metric unit. The metric system uses a base unit, think meters or grams, and a prefix such as kilo or milli. The prefixes differ from the base units by differing powers of 10. So to convert within the metric system it’s usually a matter of multiplying or dividing by one of the powers of 10.
Here is a list of some of the common metric prefixes:
- “kilo” – 1,000x larger
- “hecto” – 100x larger
- “deca” – 10x larger
- “deci” – 10x smaller
- “centi” – 100x smaller
- “milli” – 1,000x smaller
There is a helpful mnemonic for remembering the prefixes: “King Henry Died Until Drinking Chocolate Milk.”
The u in Until refers to the base unit.
