Nanometers to Micrometers Converter
Convert nanometers (nm) to micrometers (µm)
Result
0.001 µm
Micrometers
1 nm = 0.001 µm
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How to convert nanometers to micrometers
There are 1,000 nanometers in one micrometer, so divide the number of nanometers by 1,000.
µm = nm ÷ 1,000
1 nm = 0.001 µm · 1 µm = 1,000 nm
Worked example
To convert 5 nanometers to micrometers: 5 nm ÷ 1,000 = 0.005 µm.
About nanometers (nm)
A nanometer is one billionth of a metre. It is used for wavelengths of light and the size of molecules and computer chip features.
About micrometers (µm)
A micrometer (micron) is one millionth of a metre, used for cells, fibres and machining tolerances.
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Frequently asked questions
How many micrometers are in one nanometer?
One nanometer equals 0.001 micrometers.
How many nanometers are in one micrometer?
One micrometer equals 1,000 nanometers.
How do I convert nanometers to micrometers?
Use the formula µm = nm ÷ 1,000. For example, 5 nm ÷ 1,000 = 0.005 µm.