1 Millimeter to Micrometer
In the metric system, millimeters and micrometers are units of length. To convert millimeters to micrometers, you need to multiply the number of millimeters by 1,000, since 1 millimeter is equal to 1,000 micrometers.
Conversion Formula
The formula to convert millimeters to micrometers is:
μm = mm × 1,000
Conversion Example
To convert 1 millimeter to micrometers:
1 mm × 1,000 = 1,000 μm
Conversion Table
| Millimeters (mm) | Micrometers (μm) |
|---|---|
| 1 mm | 1,000 μm |
| 2 mm | 2,000 μm |
| 5 mm | 5,000 μm |
| 10 mm | 10,000 μm |
| 20 mm | 20,000 μm |
Examples of Objects
Here are some examples of objects that are approximately 1 millimeter in length:
- Grain of sand
- Tip of a sewing needle
- Thickness of a credit card
- Size of a sugar crystal
- Width of a sharp pencil line