Micrometers to Millimeters Converter (µm to mm)

1 µm = 0.001 mm

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Formula

To convert micrometers to millimeters, multiply the value by 0.001.

mm = µm × 0.001

Example calculation

Convert 5 µm to mm:

5 µm × 0.001 = 0.005 mm

Conversion table

micrometers → millimeters
µmmm
10.0010
20.0020
30.0030
40.0040
50.0050
60.0060
70.0070
80.0080
90.0090
100.0100
150.0150
200.0200
250.0250
300.0300
350.0350
400.0400
450.0450
500.0500
550.0550
600.0600
650.0650
700.0700
750.0750
800.0800
850.0850
900.0900
950.0950
1000.1000
2000.2000
5000.5000
10001.0000
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About the units

Micrometer (µm)
Also called the micron; used for cell sizes, fibre diameters and precision machining. One millionth of a metre in the SI system.
Millimeter (mm)
Common in engineering drawings, rainfall and small measurements in most countries. One thousandth of a metre.

Frequently asked questions

How do I convert micrometers to millimeters?
To convert micrometers to millimeters, multiply the value by 0.001.
How many millimeters are in 1 micrometer?
1 micrometer equals 0.001 mm.
How many millimeters are in 10 micrometers?
10 µm equals 0.01 mm.
How do I convert millimeters back to micrometers?
Use the reverse converter: 1 millimeter equals 1000 µm.
Is this converter accurate?
Yes. It uses the exact SI/NIST definitions of each unit and shows up to 6 significant digits.

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