Convert Microsecond to Nanosecond
1 microsecond = 1,000 nanosecond (ns). Type any value below to convert microsecond to nanosecond both ways — it runs entirely in your browser.
Microsecond to Nanosecond conversion formula
To convert microsecond to nanosecond, multiply by 1,000:
nanosecond = microsecond × 1,000
Going the other way, 1 nanosecond = 0.001 microsecond, so
microsecond = nanosecond × 0.001.
Microsecond to Nanosecond — worked examples
| Microsecond | Nanosecond |
|---|---|
| 1 µs | 1,000 ns |
| 2 µs | 2,000 ns |
| 3 µs | 3,000 ns |
| 5 µs | 5,000 ns |
| 10 µs | 10,000 ns |
| 25 µs | 25,000 ns |
| 50 µs | 50,000 ns |
| 100 µs | 100,000 ns |
Microsecond ↔ Nanosecond reference table
| Microsecond → Nanosecond | Nanosecond → Microsecond |
|---|---|
| 1 µs = 1,000 ns | 1 ns = 0.001 µs |
| 2 µs = 2,000 ns | 2 ns = 0.002 µs |
| 5 µs = 5,000 ns | 5 ns = 0.005 µs |
| 10 µs = 10,000 ns | 10 ns = 0.01 µs |
| 20 µs = 20,000 ns | 20 ns = 0.02 µs |
| 50 µs = 50,000 ns | 50 ns = 0.05 µs |
| 100 µs = 100,000 ns | 100 ns = 0.1 µs |
| 250 µs = 250,000 ns | 250 ns = 0.25 µs |
| 500 µs = 500,000 ns | 500 ns = 0.5 µs |
| 1000 µs = 1,000,000 ns | 1000 ns = 1 µs |
About microsecond and nanosecond
Microsecond: A microsecond is one-millionth of a second (1 s = 1,000,000 µs; 1 ms = 1,000 µs) — used for high-resolution timers and signal timing.
Nanosecond: A nanosecond is one-billionth of a second (1 s = 1,000,000,000 ns) — the timescale of CPU clock cycles and memory access.
Frequently asked questions
- How many nanosecond are in 1 microsecond?
- 1 microsecond = 1,000 nanosecond (ns).
- How do I convert microsecond to nanosecond?
- Multiply the number of microsecond by 1,000. For example, 10 microsecond = 10 × 1,000 = 10,000 nanosecond.
- How many microsecond are in 1 nanosecond?
- 1 nanosecond = 0.001 microsecond.
- Which is bigger, microsecond or nanosecond?
- 1 microsecond equals 1,000 nanosecond, so a microsecond is the larger unit.