Online calculator to convert centimeters to micrometers (cm to μm) with formulas, examples, and tables. Our conversions provide a quick and easy way to convert between Length or Distance units.
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Conversion Definitions
The following is a list of definitions relating to conversions between centimeters and micrometers.
What is a centimeter (cm)?
A centimeter is a unit of Length or Distance in the Metric System. The symbol for centimeter is cm. There are 0.0001 centimeters in a micrometer. The International spelling for this unit is centimetre.
What is a micrometer (μm)?
A micrometer is a unit of Length or Distance in the Metric System. The symbol for micrometer is μm. There are 10,000 micrometers in a centimeter. The International spelling for this unit is micrometre.
Conversion Formula
Let's take a closer look at the conversion formula so that you can do these conversions yourself with a calculator or with an old-fashioned pencil and paper.
The formula to convert from cm to micrometers is:
micrometers = cm x 10,000
Conversion Example
Next, let's look at an example showing the work and calculations that are involved in converting from centimeters to micrometers (cm to μm).
Centimeter to Micrometer Conversion Example
Task: Convert 24 centimeters to micrometers (show work) Formula: cm x 10,000 = micrometers Calculations: 24 cm x 10,000 = 240,000 micrometers Result: 24 cm is equal to 240,000 micrometers
Conversion Table
For quick reference purposes, below is a conversion table that you can use to convert from cm to micrometers.
Centimeters to Micrometers 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 |
| 20 cm | 200,000 μm |
| 30 cm | 300,000 μm |
| 40 cm | 400,000 μm |
| 50 cm | 500,000 μm |
| 75 cm | 750,000 μm |
| 100 cm | 1,000,000 μm |
| 250 cm | 2,500,000 μm |
| 500 cm | 5,000,000 μm |
| 750 cm | 7,500,000 μm |
| 1,000 cm | 10,000,000 μm |
| 2,500 cm | 25,000,000 μm |
| 5,000 cm | 50,000,000 μm |
| 7,500 cm | 75,000,000 μm |
| 10,000 cm | 100,000,000 μm |
| 25,000 cm | 250,000,000 μm |
| 50,000 cm | 500,000,000 μm |
| 75,000 cm | 750,000,000 μm |
| 100,000 cm | 1,000,000,000 μm |
| 250,000 cm | 2,500,000,000 μm |
Related Units
This table provides a summary of the Length or Distance units within their respective measurement systems.
| Unit | Symbol | Measurement System |
|---|---|---|
| inches | in or " | US Customary Units/Imperial System |
| feet | ft or ' | US Customary Units/Imperial System |
| yards | yd | US Customary Units/Imperial System |
| miles | mi | US Customary Units/Imperial System |
| picometers | pm | Metric System |
| nanometers | nm | Metric System |
| micrometers | μm | Metric System |
| millimeters | mm | Metric System |
| centimeters | cm | Metric System |
| decimeters | dm | Metric System |
| meters | m | Metric System |
| decameters | dam or dkm | Metric System |
| hectometers | hm | Metric System |
| kilometers | km | Metric System |
| megameters | Mm | Metric System |
| gigameters | Gm | Metric System |
| nautical miles | M or NM or nmi | Non-SI (International) |
| angstroms | Å | Non-SI (International) |
| rods | rod | Non-SI (International) |
Note: For Length and Distance conversions, US Customary Units and the Imperial System are equivalent.
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