What is a Micrometer (μm)?
A micrometer (μm) is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one millionth of a meter (10⁻⁶ m).
Definition
Symbol
μm
Category
Length
System
Metric
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1 Micrometer = 0.001 Millimeter (mm)
1 Micrometer = 0.0001 Centimeter (cm)
1 Micrometer = 0.000001 Meter (m)
1 Micrometer = 1e-9 Kilometer (km)
1 Micrometer = 0.0000393701 Inch (in)
Common Uses
- Cell biology
- Thin film thickness
- Powder particle sizing
