Nanoseconds to Microseconds
Convert nanoseconds to microseconds instantly. 1 ns = 0.001 µs. Includes the exact factor, a conversion table of common values and the definition of both units.
How to convert nanoseconds to microseconds
To convert nanoseconds to microseconds, divide by 1,000 (multiply by 0.001). The relationship is fixed, so the same factor works for any quantity — there is nothing to look up and nothing that changes with temperature, location or context.
µs = ns × 0.001
Nanoseconds to Microseconds conversion table
The values people look up most often, rounded for reading. Use the calculator above for anything in between.
| Nanoseconds | Microseconds |
|---|---|
| 1 ns | 0.001 µs |
| 2 ns | 0.002 µs |
| 3 ns | 0.003 µs |
| 5 ns | 0.005 µs |
| 10 ns | 0.01 µs |
| 20 ns | 0.02 µs |
| 25 ns | 0.025 µs |
| 50 ns | 0.05 µs |
| 100 ns | 0.1 µs |
| 500 ns | 0.5 µs |
| 1,000 ns | 1 µs |
What is a nanosecond?
A billionth of a second. Light travels about 30 cm in one.
What is a microsecond?
A millionth of a second, the scale of fast electronics.
The formula
µs = ns × 0.001
Every result on this page comes from this formula. Nothing is rounded until the final display, so figures match a spreadsheet to the cent.
How to use the Nanoseconds to Microseconds
- Type the number of nanoseconds you want to convert.
- Read the result in microseconds straight away — there is no button to press.
- Check the table below for the values that come up most often, or reverse the conversion with the linked microseconds to nanoseconds page.
Nanoseconds to Microseconds — frequently asked questions
How many microseconds are in a nanosecond?
One nanosecond equals 0.001 µs. µs = ns × 0.001
What is the formula to convert nanoseconds to microseconds?
The formula is µs = ns × 0.001. It is an exact definition rather than an approximation, so the conversion never drifts no matter how large the number.
How do I convert microseconds back to nanoseconds?
Divide instead of multiplying: one microsecond is 1,000 ns. The reverse converter is linked in the related tools list.
Is this conversion exact?
Yes. Both units are defined against the same base unit by international agreement, so the factor is exact — any rounding you see is only in the display, which you can widen by entering more decimal places.
Is this nanoseconds to microseconds free to use?
Yes. Every calculator on the site is free, needs no sign-up, and runs entirely in your browser, so your figures never leave your device.
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About this calculator
Written and reviewed by The Samsung Calculator editorial team. Every calculator is written against a published formula, reviewed against at least one independent reference implementation, and dated when it changes.
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