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What is the formula for µs to ns?

The converter calculates ns by applying the category-specific conversion factor for Time.

When should I use µs vs ns?

µs and ns are both part of the Time category; pick the unit that matches your measurement context (e.g., scale, region, or industry standard).

Time Conversion Reference

Convert µs to ns

Use the live converter below to translate between Microsecond (µs) and Nanosecond (ns). Scroll further for quick examples, formula tips, and related units.

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µs → ns

Microsecond

µs

Nanosecond

1,000

Rounded result (4 decimals max)

Formula

1 µs = 1,000 ns

Conversion sourcesTap or click to view references

The International System of Units (SI) — NIST Special Publication 330
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). The SI Brochure (SP 330) is the definitive English edition of the BIPM SI tables. NIST’s edition lists the official constants and conversion factors tying inch-pound units to SI, which SwapUnits applies for length, mass, temperature, pressure, volume, and related conversions. See /standards/nist-si-tenfold for the complete decimal multiple/submultiple table. View source · View SI table

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µs to ns quick table

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Microsecond (µs)	Nanosecond (ns)
0.25 µs	250 ns
0.5 µs	500 ns
1 µs	1,000 ns
2 µs	2,000 ns
5 µs	5,000 ns
10 µs	10,000 ns
25 µs	25,000 ns
100 µs	100,000 ns

ns back to µs

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Nanosecond (ns)	Microsecond (µs)
0.25 ns	0.0003 µs
0.5 ns	0.0005 µs
1 ns	0.001 µs
2 ns	0.002 µs
5 ns	0.005 µs
10 ns	0.01 µs
25 ns	0.025 µs
100 ns	0.1 µs

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