Micrometers to Centimeters Converter
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How to Convert Micrometers to Centimeters
To convert a measurement in micrometers to a measurement in centimeters, divide the length by the following conversion ratio: 10,000 micrometers/centimeter.
Since one centimeter is equal to 10,000 micrometers, you can use this simple formula to convert:
centimeters = micrometers ÷ 10,000
The length in centimeters is equal to the length in micrometers divided by 10,000.
For example, here's how to convert 50,000 micrometers to centimeters using the formula above.
centimeters = (50,000 µm ÷ 10,000) = 5 cm
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.
What Is a Micrometer?
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 millionths, or 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.
Learn more about micrometers.
What Is a Centimeter?
One centimeter is equal to one-hundredth (1/100) of a meter, which is defined as the distance light travels in a vacuum in 1/299,792,458 of a second. One centimeter is equal to 0.393701 inches.
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 hundredths, or 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 number 2 pencil is just about 1 cm thick.
Learn more about centimeters.
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 a combination of both values, so make sure you get the correct type for your needs.
Need a ruler? Try our free downloadable and printable rulers, which include both imperial and metric measurements.
Micrometer to Centimeter Conversion Table
| 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 |
| 20 µm | 0.002 cm |
| 30 µm | 0.003 cm |
| 40 µm | 0.004 cm |
| 50 µm | 0.005 cm |
| 60 µm | 0.006 cm |
| 70 µm | 0.007 cm |
| 80 µm | 0.008 cm |
| 90 µm | 0.009 cm |
| 100 µm | 0.01 cm |
| 200 µm | 0.02 cm |
| 300 µm | 0.03 cm |
| 400 µm | 0.04 cm |
| 500 µm | 0.05 cm |
| 600 µm | 0.06 cm |
| 700 µm | 0.07 cm |
| 800 µm | 0.08 cm |
| 900 µm | 0.09 cm |
| 1,000 µm | 0.1 cm |
| 2,000 µm | 0.2 cm |
| 3,000 µm | 0.3 cm |
| 4,000 µm | 0.4 cm |
| 5,000 µm | 0.5 cm |
| 6,000 µm | 0.6 cm |
| 7,000 µm | 0.7 cm |
| 8,000 µm | 0.8 cm |
| 9,000 µm | 0.9 cm |
| 10,000 µm | 1 cm |