Micrometer Converter

About Micrometers

A micrometer (μm) is a unit of length equal to one millionth (1×10⁻⁶) of a meter. It's commonly used in science, engineering, and manufacturing for measuring very small distances.

Common Uses

• Measuring cell dimensions in biology
• Semiconductor manufacturing tolerances
• Precision engineering measurements
• Wavelength of infrared radiation

Quick Facts

For reference:

• Human hair width: 40-50 μm
• Red blood cell diameter: ~8 μm
• Bacteria size: 0.2-2 μm
• Visible light wavelength: 0.4-0.7 μm