Converting Micrometers to Meters

This example problem demonstrates how to convert micrometers to meters. Problem: Human hair has a thickness that averages approximately 80 micrometers. What is this diameter in meters? Solution: 1 meter 106 micrometersSet up the conversion so the desired unit will be cancelled out. In this case, we want m to be the remaining unit.distance in m (distance in ÃŽ ¼m) x (1 m/106 ÃŽ ¼m)**Note: 1/106 10-6**distance in m (80 x 10-6) mdistance in m 8 x 10-5 m or 0.00008 m Answer: 80 micrometers is equal to 8 x 10-5 or 0.00008 meters. Convert Nanometers to Meters