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How to convert inches to micrometers

1 inch is equal to 25400 micrometers:

1 in = 25400 μm

When a distance L in inches is multiplied by 25400, it gives distance in micrometers.

Lμm = Lin × 25400


Example

To convert 0.5 inches into micrometers, it is multiplied by 25400:

(0.5 in) × 25400 = 12700 μm

Inches

The inch (abbreviation: in or ) is a unit of length in the British imperial and United States customary systems of measurement. It is equal to ​136 yard or ​112 of a foot. In 1930, the British Standards Institution adopted an inch of exactly 25.4 mm. The American Standards Association followed suit in 1933.

Micrometers

The micrometer is a unit of length in the metric system and also commonly known as micron. It is equal to 1 × 10-6 meter. The SI symbol of micrometer is μm.

Quick Conversion Table

The quick inch to micrometer conversion table is given below:

InchesMicrometers
0.1 in2540 μm
0.2 in5080 μm
0.3 in7620 μm
0.4 in10160 μm
0.5 in12700 μm
0.6 in15240 μm
0.7 in17780 μm
0.8 in20320 μm
0.9 in22860 μm
1 in25400 μm
5 in127000 μm
10 in254000 μm