Convert Micrometers to Kilometers
Enter the length in micrometers below to get the value converted to kilometers.
How to Convert Micrometers to Kilometers
To convert a micrometer measurement to a kilometer measurement, multiply the length by the conversion ratio. One micrometer is equal to 1.0E-9 kilometers, so use this simple formula to convert:
The length in kilometers is equal to the micrometers multiplied by 1.0E-9.
Micrometers and kilometers 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.
Kilometers
One kilometer is equal to 1,000 meters, which are defined as the distance light travels in a vacuum in a 1/299,792,458 second time interval.
The kilometer, or kilometre, is a multiple of the meter, which is the SI base unit for length. In the metric system, "kilo" is the prefix for 103. Kilometers can be abbreviated as km, for example 1 kilometer can be written as 1 km.
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 Kilometer Conversions
| Micrometers | Kilometers |
|---|---|
| 1 µm | 0.000000001 km |
| 2 µm | 0.000000002 km |
| 3 µm | 0.000000003 km |
| 4 µm | 0.000000004 km |
| 5 µm | 0.000000005 km |
| 6 µm | 0.000000006 km |
| 7 µm | 0.000000007 km |
| 8 µm | 0.000000008 km |
| 9 µm | 0.000000009 km |
| 10 µm | 0.00000001 km |
| 11 µm | 0.000000011 km |
| 12 µm | 0.000000012 km |
| 13 µm | 0.000000013 km |
| 14 µm | 0.000000014 km |
| 15 µm | 0.000000015 km |
| 16 µm | 0.000000016 km |
| 17 µm | 0.000000017 km |
| 18 µm | 0.000000018 km |
| 19 µm | 0.000000019 km |
| 20 µm | 0.00000002 km |
| 21 µm | 0.000000021 km |
| 22 µm | 0.000000022 km |
| 23 µm | 0.000000023 km |
| 24 µm | 0.000000024 km |
| 25 µm | 0.000000025 km |
| 26 µm | 0.000000026 km |
| 27 µm | 0.000000027 km |
| 28 µm | 0.000000028 km |
| 29 µm | 0.000000029 km |
| 30 µm | 0.00000003 km |
| 31 µm | 0.000000031 km |
| 32 µm | 0.000000032 km |
| 33 µm | 0.000000033 km |
| 34 µm | 0.000000034 km |
| 35 µm | 0.000000035 km |
| 36 µm | 0.000000036 km |
| 37 µm | 0.000000037 km |
| 38 µm | 0.000000038 km |
| 39 µm | 0.000000039 km |
| 40 µm | 0.00000004 km |
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 Meters
- 1 µm is equal to 1.0E-6 meters
- Convert to Centimeters
- 1 µm is equal to 0.0001 centimeters
- Convert to Millimeters
- 1 µm is equal to 0.001 millimeters
- Convert to Nanometers
- 1 µm is equal to 1,000 nanometers
