Convert Centimeters (cm) to Micrometres (μm) | cm in μm

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This quick and easy calculator will convert Centimeters (cm) to Micrometres (μm) and show formula, brief history on the units and quick maths for the conversion.

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Quick Reference for Converting Centimeters to Micrometres

Formula
μm = cm x 10000
Quick Rough Maths
To get the Micrometres, multiply the number of Centimeters by 10 thousand
Centimeters (cm) in 1 Micrometre
There are 0 Centimeters in 1 Micrometre
Micrometres (μm) in 1 Centimetre
There are 10000 Micrometres in 1 Centimetre

Unit Information

Centimetre
/ˈsɛntɪmiːtə/
Symbol: cm
Unit System: SI

What is the Centimetre?

The centimetre is a unit of length and is a multiple of the metre; an SI derived unit. It has the symbol cm.

A centimetre is equal to 0.01m. It is also ≈ 0.3937in.

Centimetres are used in maps to scale up conversions to real world measurements.

Micrometre
/ˈmʌɪkrə(ʊ)ˌmiːtə/
Symbol: μm
Unit System: SI

What is the Micrometre?

The micrometre (American spelling micrometer) is a unit of length and is a multiple of the SI unit metre. It uses the symbol μm.

It represents one millionth of a metre and is also known by its previously depreciated name micron.

In the US, the term 'micron' helped distinguish the unit name from the device 'micrometer' but the International System of Units (SI) discontinued this term in favour of micrometre as the prefix system required the use of the Greek symbol 'μ' which invoked the factor x10−6.


Conversion Tables for Centimeters (cm) to Micrometres (μm)