Micro to Nano Converter

Convert between micro (μ) and nano (n) metric prefixes for scientific measurements, electronics, and nanotechnology applications

Micro (μ) - 10⁻⁶

1 μ = 1,000 n

Nano (n) - 10⁻⁹

1,000 n = 1 μ

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Electronics (micro):
• Microprocessor features: 5-10 μm
• Circuit traces: 0.1-1 μm
• Microfarad capacitors: μF
• Micrometer measurements: μm

Nanotechnology (nano):
• Carbon nanotube: 1-3 nm diameter
• DNA width: 2.5 nm
• Virus size: 20-300 nm
• Quantum dots: 2-10 nm

Common Conversions:
• 1 μm = 1,000 nm (length)
• 1 μs = 1,000 ns (time)
• 1 μA = 1,000 nA (current)
• 1 μF = 1,000 nF (capacitance)