Nanometers to Micrometers
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Quick reference
| Nanometers (nm) | Micrometers (um) |
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Formula
Micrometers = nanometers ÷ 1000
Multiply the nanometers value by 0.001 to get micrometers. To reverse — divide micrometers by 0.001 to get nanometers.
About this conversion
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 →
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 →
Source: NIST International Reference