Online calculator to convert micrometers to centimeters (μm to cm) with formulas, examples, and tables. Our conversions provide a quick and easy way to convert between Length or Distance units.
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Conversion Definitions
The following is a list of definitions relating to conversions between micrometers and centimeters.
What is a micrometer (μm)?
A micrometer is a unit of Length or Distance in the Metric System. The symbol for micrometer is μm. There are 10,000 micrometers in a centimeter. The International spelling for this unit is micrometre.
What is a centimeter (cm)?
A centimeter is a unit of Length or Distance in the Metric System. The symbol for centimeter is cm. There are 0.0001 centimeters in a micrometer. The International spelling for this unit is centimetre.
Conversion Formula
Let's take a closer look at the conversion formula so that you can do these conversions yourself with a calculator or with an old-fashioned pencil and paper.
The formula to convert from micrometers to cm is:
cm = micrometers ÷ 10,000
Conversion Example
Next, let's look at an example showing the work and calculations that are involved in converting from micrometers to centimeters (μm to cm).
Micrometer to Centimeter Conversion Example
Task: Convert 125,000 micrometers to centimeters (show work) Formula: micrometers ÷ 10,000 = cm Calculations: 125,000 micrometers ÷ 10,000 = 12.5 cm Result: 125,000 micrometers is equal to 12.5 cm
Conversion Table
For quick reference purposes, below is a conversion table that you can use to convert from micrometers to cm.
Micrometers to Centimeters Conversion Chart
| micrometers (μm) | centimeters (cm) |
|---|---|
| 1 μm | 0.0001 cm |
| 2 μm | 0.0002 cm |
| 3 μm | 0.0003 cm |
| 4 μm | 0.0004 cm |
| 5 μm | 0.0005 cm |
| 6 μm | 0.0006 cm |
| 7 μm | 0.0007 cm |
| 8 μm | 0.0008 cm |
| 9 μm | 0.0009 cm |
| 10 μm | 0.001 cm |
| 20 μm | 0.002 cm |
| 30 μm | 0.003 cm |
| 40 μm | 0.004 cm |
| 50 μm | 0.005 cm |
| 75 μm | 0.0075 cm |
| 100 μm | 0.01 cm |
| 250 μm | 0.025 cm |
| 500 μm | 0.05 cm |
| 750 μm | 0.075 cm |
| 1,000 μm | 0.1 cm |
| 2,500 μm | 0.25 cm |
| 5,000 μm | 0.5 cm |
| 7,500 μm | 0.75 cm |
| 10,000 μm | 1 cm |
| 25,000 μm | 2.5 cm |
| 50,000 μm | 5 cm |
| 75,000 μm | 7.5 cm |
| 100,000 μm | 10 cm |
| 250,000 μm | 25 cm |
Related Units
This table provides a summary of the Length or Distance units within their respective measurement systems.
| Unit | Symbol | Measurement System |
|---|---|---|
| inches | in or " | US Customary Units/Imperial System |
| feet | ft or ' | US Customary Units/Imperial System |
| yards | yd | US Customary Units/Imperial System |
| miles | mi | US Customary Units/Imperial System |
| picometers | pm | Metric System |
| nanometers | nm | Metric System |
| micrometers | μm | Metric System |
| millimeters | mm | Metric System |
| centimeters | cm | Metric System |
| decimeters | dm | Metric System |
| meters | m | Metric System |
| decameters | dam or dkm | Metric System |
| hectometers | hm | Metric System |
| kilometers | km | Metric System |
| megameters | Mm | Metric System |
| gigameters | Gm | Metric System |
| nautical miles | M or NM or nmi | Non-SI (International) |
| angstroms | Å | Non-SI (International) |
| rods | rod | Non-SI (International) |
Note: For Length and Distance conversions, US Customary Units and the Imperial System are equivalent.
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