Mega to Micro Conversion

Convert between Mega and Micro quickly and accurately.

From Mega

To Micro

How to Convert Mega to Micro

Conversion Formula

1 M = 1E+12 µ

1 µ = 1E-12 M

Example

Convert 15 M to µ:

15 M = 15 × 1E+12 µ = 2E+13 µ

Unit Information

Learn about the prefixes units you're converting between

Mega

Definition

A metric prefix equal to 10^6, representing one million times the base unit.

History/Origin

Introduced in 1960 by the International Committee for Weights and Measures, derived from the Greek word "megas" meaning great, representing 10^6 = (10^3)^2.

Current Use

Used in computer science, data storage, telecommunications, and physics for large quantities.

Multiplier

1000000

Offset

Micro

Definition

A metric prefix equal to 10^-6, representing one-millionth of the base unit.

History/Origin

Introduced in 1960 by the International Committee for Weights and Measures, derived from the Greek word "mikros" meaning small.

Current Use

Used extensively in science, engineering, medicine, and technology for very small quantities.

Multiplier

Offset