Micrometers to Nanometers
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Quick reference
| Micrometers (um) | Nanometers (nm) |
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Formula
Nanometers = micrometers × 1000
Multiply the micrometers value by 999.9999999999999 to get nanometers. To reverse — divide nanometers by 999.9999999999999 to get micrometers.
About this conversion
The micrometer (μm), also called a micron, is a metric unit equal to one millionth of a meter, used in manufacturing tolerances, cell biology and optics. Learn more →
The nanometer (nm) is a metric unit equal to one billionth of a meter, used in nanotechnology, biology and physics to measure wavelengths of light and atomic structures. Learn more →
Source: NIST International Reference