Nanometer to Micrometer (nm to μm)
Convert nm to μm — Length converter
Also written as nm to um.
One nanometer equals 0.001 μm, so to convert nanometers to micrometers you multiply the value by 0.001. A nanometer is smaller than a micrometer — going the other way, 1 μm = 1000 nm. For example, 10 nm = 0.01 μm and 50 nm = 0.05 μm.
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1 nm = 0.001 μm
Nanometer to Micrometer formula
1 Nanometer = 0.001 μm
Worked examples
- 25 nm = 0.025 μm
- 100 nm = 0.1 μm
Nanometer to Micrometer conversion table
| Nanometer (nm) | Micrometer (μm) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.001 |
| 2 | 0.002 |
| 3 | 0.003 |
| 5 | 0.005 |
| 8 | 0.008 |
| 10 | 0.01 |
| 12 | 0.012 |
| 15 | 0.015 |
| 20 | 0.02 |
| 25 | 0.025 |
| 50 | 0.05 |
| 100 | 0.1 |
| 250 | 0.25 |
| 500 | 0.5 |
| 1000 | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
How many micrometers are in one nanometer?
One nanometer equals 0.001 micrometers (μm).
How many nanometers are in one micrometer?
One micrometer equals 1000 nanometers (nm).
How do you convert nanometers to micrometers?
1 Nanometer = 0.001 μm. Use the calculator above for any value.
What is 5 nm in μm?
5 nm = 0.005 μm.
What is 100 nm in μm?
100 nm = 0.1 μm.
What is 10 nm in μm?
10 nm = 0.01 μm.
What is 20 nm in μm?
20 nm = 0.02 μm.
Is a nanometer bigger than a micrometer?
No. A nanometer is smaller — one nanometer equals 0.001 micrometers, while one micrometer equals 1000 nanometers.