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Nano to Micro Converter

1 nano unit is exactly 0.001 micro units. Convert nano units (n) to micro units (µ) below: type a value and the result updates as you type.

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Nano to Micro conversion

1 n = 0.001 µone nano unit in micro units

1 µ = 1000 none micro unit in nano units

Nano (n): The SI prefix nano (n): a factor of 10⁻⁹, which is one billionth (10⁻⁹).

Micro (µ): The SI prefix micro (µ): a factor of 10⁻⁶, which is one millionth (10⁻⁶).

Source:SI Brochure, 9th edition (BIPM, 2019)

How to convert nano units to micro units

To convert nano units to micro units, multiply the number of nano units by 0.001.

Formula

µ = n × 0.001

Examples

  • 5 n = 5 × 0.001 = 0.005 µ
  • 25 n = 25 × 0.001 = 0.025 µ
  • 100 n = 100 × 0.001 = 0.1 µ

Nano to Micro conversion table

Nano to Micro
Nano (n)Micro (µ)
0.1 n0.0001 µ
0.5 n0.0005 µ
1 n0.001 µ
2 n0.002 µ
3 n0.003 µ
5 n0.005 µ
10 n0.01 µ
20 n0.02 µ
25 n0.025 µ
50 n0.05 µ
100 n0.1 µ
250 n0.25 µ
500 n0.5 µ
1000 n1 µ

Values rounded to 10 significant digits where needed.

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Frequently asked questions

How many micro units are in one nano unit?
One nano unit is exactly 0.001 micro units.
How do I convert micro units to nano units?
To convert micro units to nano units, multiply the number of micro units by 1000. The formula is n = µ × 1000.
Is this conversion exact?
Yes. Both units have exact definitions and the factor 0.001 is exact. Displayed results are only rounded when they have many decimal places.
Which is larger, a nano unit or a micro unit?
A micro unit is 1000 times larger than a nano unit. In other words, a nano unit is exactly 1/1000 of a micro unit.