Centimeters to Micrometers
Convert centimeters (cm) to micrometers (µm). Type in either box; the other updates as you go.
How to convert centimeters to micrometers
To convert centimeters to micrometers, multiply the number of centimeters by 10,000.
Example
Convert 5 centimeters to micrometers:
Centimeter to micrometer conversion chart
| Centimeters (cm) | Micrometers (µm) |
|---|---|
| 1 cm | 10,000 µm |
| 2 cm | 20,000 µm |
| 3 cm | 30,000 µm |
| 4 cm | 40,000 µm |
| 5 cm | 50,000 µm |
| 6 cm | 60,000 µm |
| 7 cm | 70,000 µm |
| 8 cm | 80,000 µm |
| 9 cm | 90,000 µm |
| 10 cm | 100,000 µm |
| 12 cm | 120,000 µm |
| 15 cm | 150,000 µm |
| 20 cm | 200,000 µm |
| 25 cm | 250,000 µm |
| 30 cm | 300,000 µm |
| 40 cm | 400,000 µm |
| 50 cm | 500,000 µm |
| 60 cm | 600,000 µm |
| 70 cm | 700,000 µm |
| 75 cm | 750,000 µm |
| 80 cm | 800,000 µm |
| 90 cm | 900,000 µm |
| 100 cm | 1,000,000 µm |
| 150 cm | 1,500,000 µm |
| 200 cm | 2,000,000 µm |
| 250 cm | 2,500,000 µm |
| 500 cm | 5,000,000 µm |
| 1,000 cm | 10,000,000 µm |
Going the other way? See the micrometers to centimeters chart.
About the units
Centimeter (cm)
A centimeter is one hundredth of a meter, about the width of a fingernail. Height, clothing and screen sizes are given in centimeters in most of the world.
Micrometer (µm)
A micrometer (micron) is one millionth of a meter. Bacteria, fibers and manufacturing tolerances are measured in micrometers.
Frequently asked questions
How many micrometers are in a centimeter?
There are 10,000 micrometers in a centimeter.
How many centimeters are in a micrometer?
There are 0.0001 centimeters in a micrometer.
How do you convert centimeters to micrometers?
To convert centimeters to micrometers, multiply the number of centimeters by 10,000.
What is 5 centimeters in micrometers?
5 centimeters equals 50,000 micrometers.
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