Convert Micrometers to Centimeters

Enter your micrometer value in the form below to get the value calculated in centimeters.

Results in Centimeters:

1 µm = 0.0001 cm

How to Convert Micrometers to Centimeters Using an Easy Conversion Formula

Tape measures can be used to measure units of length, and a calculator can be used to convert to another unit

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Convert micrometers to centimeters with this simple formula:

centimeters = micrometers × 0.0001

Converting a micrometer length measurement to a centimeter measurement involves multiplying your length by the conversion ratio to find the result. A micrometer is equal to 0.0001 centimeters, so to convert simply multiply by 0.0001.

For example:

5µm = (5 × 0.0001) = 0.0005cm

Our inch fraction calculator can add micrometers and centimeters together and it also automatically converts the results to both imperial and metric values.

Micrometers and centimeters are both units used to measure length. Learn more about length and find more length measurement conversion calculators. A micrometer is a metric measurement and can be abbreviated as µm, for example 1µm. A centimeter is a metric measurement and can be abbreviated as cm, for example 1cm. 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.

Internationally the centimeter is actually spelled centimetre and it's equal to 10 millimeters, .01 meters, or .393701 inches. Metric rulers have 30cm and they are the larger measurement. A standard pencil is just about 1cm thick, and can be used to get a rough idea of the size of a centimeter.

A pencil is just about 1cm thick and is a good reference point for a centimeter's actual size

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.

micrometers and centimeters are units used to measure length

Convert Centimeters to Micrometers

Micrometer Measurements and Equivalent Centimeter Conversions

Common micrometer values converted to the equivalent centimeter value
Micrometers	Centimeters	Micrometers	Centimeters	Micrometers	Centimeters
1	0.0001	21	0.0021	41	0.0041
2	0.0002	22	0.0022	42	0.0042
3	0.0003	23	0.0023	43	0.0043
4	0.0004	24	0.0024	44	0.0044
5	0.0005	25	0.0025	45	0.0045
6	0.0006	26	0.0026	46	0.0046
7	0.0007	27	0.0027	47	0.0047
8	0.0008	28	0.0028	48	0.0048
9	0.0009	29	0.0029	49	0.0049
10	0.001	30	0.003	50	0.005
11	0.0011	31	0.0031	51	0.0051
12	0.0012	32	0.0032	52	0.0052
13	0.0013	33	0.0033	53	0.0053
14	0.0014	34	0.0034	54	0.0054
15	0.0015	35	0.0035	55	0.0055
16	0.0016	36	0.0036	56	0.0056
17	0.0017	37	0.0037	57	0.0057
18	0.0018	38	0.0038	58	0.0058
19	0.0019	39	0.0039	59	0.0059
20	0.002	40	0.004	60	0.006