Micro to Atto Conversion

Convert between Micro and Atto quickly and accurately.

µ
a

How to Convert Micro to Atto

Conversion Formula

1 µ = 1000000000000 a
1 a = 1E-12 µ

Example

Convert 15 µ to a:

15 µ = 15 × 1000000000000 a = 1E+13 a

Unit Information

Learn about the prefixes units you're converting between

Micro

µ

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

0

Offset

0

Atto

a

Definition

A metric prefix equal to 10^-18, representing one-quintillionth of the base unit.

History/Origin

Introduced in 1964 by the International Committee for Weights and Measures, derived from the Danish word "atten" meaning eighteen.

Current Use

Used in physics, chemistry, and nanotechnology for extremely small quantities.

Multiplier

1E-18

Offset

0

Micro to Atto Conversion Table

Micro [µ] Atto [a]
1 µ 1000000000000 a
10 µ 1E+13 a
25 µ 2E+13 a
50 µ 5E+13 a
100 µ 1E+14 a
0 µ 0E+0 a
-10 µ -1E+13 a
-40 µ -4E+13 a