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Micrometers to Millimeters (μm to mm)

Convert micrometers to millimeters: 1 μm = 0.001 mm. Exact conversion factor, formula, 22-row table and worked examples, with JSON API and MCP access.

Formula

1 μm = 0.001 mm

millimeters = micrometers × 0.001 — reverse: micrometers = millimeters × 1000

The factor is derived from the SI definitions of both units (base unit: m) as listed in NIST SP 811; results on this page are shown to 6 significant figures, the API returns up to 12.

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Micrometers to millimeters conversion table

Micrometers (μm)Millimeters (mm)
10.001
20.002
30.003
40.004
50.005
60.006
70.007
80.008
90.009
100.01
150.015
200.02
250.025
300.03
400.04
500.05
750.075
1000.1
2000.2
2500.25
5000.5
10001

FAQ

How many millimeters are in one micrometer?

1 μm = 0.001 mm. The factor comes from the SI definitions of both units (NIST SP 811 / BIPM), so it is exact or correct to at least 10 significant figures.

What is the formula to convert micrometers to millimeters?

Multiply the value in micrometers by 0.001: millimeters = micrometers × 0.001. For example, 5 μm = 0.005 mm.

How do I convert millimeters back to micrometers?

Multiply by the inverse factor 1000 (micrometers = millimeters × 1000), or use the millimeters-to-micrometers page.

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