Convert Micrometers to Centimeters
Enter the length in micrometers below to get the value converted to centimeters.
How to Convert Micrometers to Centimeters
To convert a micrometer measurement to a centimeter measurement, multiply the length by the conversion ratio. One micrometer is equal to 0.0001 centimeters, so use this simple formula to convert:
The length in centimeters is equal to the micrometers multiplied by 0.0001.
Our inch fraction calculator can add micrometers and centimeters together and it also automatically converts the results to US customary, imperial and SI metric values.
Micrometers and centimeters are both units used to measure length. Keep reading to learn more about each unit of measure.
Micrometers
One micrometer is equal to one-millionth (1/1,000,000) of a meter, which is defined as the distance light travels in a vacuum in a 1/299,792,458 second time interval.
The micrometer, or micrometre, is a multiple of the meter, which is the SI base unit for length. In the metric system, "micro" is the prefix for 10-6. A micrometer is sometimes also referred to as a micron. Micrometers can be abbreviated as µm, for example 1 micrometer can be written as 1 µm.
To get an idea of the actual physical length of a micrometer, one human hair is 40-50 µm thick, demonstrating how small this unit of measure is.
Centimeters
One centimeter is equal to one-hundredth (1/100) of a meter, which is defined as the distance light travels in a vacuum in a 1/299,792,458 second time interval.
The centimeter, or centimetre, is a multiple of the meter, which is the SI base unit for length. In the metric system, "centi" is the prefix for 10-2. Centimeters can be abbreviated as cm, for example 1 centimeter can be written as 1 cm.
Metric rulers typically have 30 cm, which are represented by 30 large tick marks. To get a rough idea of the actual length of a centimeter, a standard pencil is just about 1cm thick.
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.
Micrometer Measurements and Equivalent Centimeter Conversions
| Micrometers | Centimeters |
|---|---|
| 1 µm | 0.0001 cm |
| 2 µm | 0.0002 cm |
| 3 µm | 0.0003 cm |
| 4 µm | 0.0004 cm |
| 5 µm | 0.0005 cm |
| 6 µm | 0.0006 cm |
| 7 µm | 0.0007 cm |
| 8 µm | 0.0008 cm |
| 9 µm | 0.0009 cm |
| 10 µm | 0.001 cm |
| 11 µm | 0.0011 cm |
| 12 µm | 0.0012 cm |
| 13 µm | 0.0013 cm |
| 14 µm | 0.0014 cm |
| 15 µm | 0.0015 cm |
| 16 µm | 0.0016 cm |
| 17 µm | 0.0017 cm |
| 18 µm | 0.0018 cm |
| 19 µm | 0.0019 cm |
| 20 µm | 0.002 cm |
| 21 µm | 0.0021 cm |
| 22 µm | 0.0022 cm |
| 23 µm | 0.0023 cm |
| 24 µm | 0.0024 cm |
| 25 µm | 0.0025 cm |
| 26 µm | 0.0026 cm |
| 27 µm | 0.0027 cm |
| 28 µm | 0.0028 cm |
| 29 µm | 0.0029 cm |
| 30 µm | 0.003 cm |
| 31 µm | 0.0031 cm |
| 32 µm | 0.0032 cm |
| 33 µm | 0.0033 cm |
| 34 µm | 0.0034 cm |
| 35 µm | 0.0035 cm |
| 36 µm | 0.0036 cm |
| 37 µm | 0.0037 cm |
| 38 µm | 0.0038 cm |
| 39 µm | 0.0039 cm |
| 40 µm | 0.004 cm |
More Micrometer Length Conversions
- Convert to Miles
- 1 µm is equal to 6.2137E-10 miles
- Convert to Yards
- 1 µm is equal to 1.0936E-6 yards
- Convert to Feet
- 1 µm is equal to 3.2808E-6 feet
- Convert to Inches
- 1 µm is equal to 3.937E-5 inches
- Convert to Kilometers
- 1 µm is equal to 1.0E-9 kilometers
- Convert to Meters
- 1 µm is equal to 1.0E-6 meters
- Convert to Millimeters
- 1 µm is equal to 0.001 millimeters
- Convert to Nanometers
- 1 µm is equal to 1,000 nanometers
