Micrometer to Meter

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Result

1e-6

m

Conversion rate: 1 µm = 1e-6 m

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How it works

The converter uses exact SI-based factors (e.g., 1 foot = 0.3048 meters, 1 inch = 0.0254 meters).

Formula: meters = micrometer × 0.000001

Results show between 0 and 8 decimal places and hide trailing zeros for readability.

Conversion Table

Micrometer Meter
0.001 µm 1e-9 m
0.01 µm 1e-8 m
0.1 µm 1e-7 m
1 µm 0.000001 m
10 µm 0.00001 m
100 µm 0.0001 m
1000 µm 0.001 m

History

Micrometer (μm)

The micrometer, symbolized as μm, is a metric unit representing one millionth of a meter. Introduced in the 19th century, it is essential for precision measurements in science and engineering. Micrometers are widely used in fields such as materials science, electronics, and biology to measure objects ranging from cells to microchips and mechanical components. Its small scale makes it ideal for describing dimensions invisible to the naked eye, bridging the gap between millimeters and nanometers. The unit has become a standard in laboratories and manufacturing, enabling high accuracy and international standardization.

Meter (m)

The meter, abbreviated as m, serves as the fundamental unit of length in the International System of Units (SI). Initially established during the French Revolution in 1793, it was meant to represent one ten-millionth of the distance from the equator to the North Pole, measured along the Paris meridian. This original measurement relied on geodetic surveys. In 1983, the definition was updated to use the speed of light: a meter is now the length that light travels in a vacuum in 1/299,792,458 of a second. This redefinition provides exceptional accuracy and consistency worldwide, making the meter essential in science, engineering, and daily life. While most countries rely on the meter, some, like the United States, continue to use imperial measurements for certain purposes.

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