Convert Microseconds to Milliseconds
1 µs = 0.001 ms
Conversion Table
| microseconds (µs) | milliseconds (ms) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 | 0.0005 |
| 1 | 0.001 |
| 2 | 0.002 |
| 5 | 0.005 |
| 10 | 0.01 |
| 25 | 0.025 |
| 50 | 0.05 |
| 100 | 0.1 |
| 250 | 0.25 |
| 500 | 0.5 |
| 1000 | 1 |
How to Convert microseconds to milliseconds
To convert microseconds to milliseconds, multiply the value by the conversion factor:
For example: 10 µs = 0.01 ms
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About microseconds and milliseconds
The Conversion Formula
To convert microseconds to milliseconds, multiply the value by the conversion factor: 1 µs = 0.001 ms. For a worked example, suppose you need to convert 25 µs to milliseconds: 25 × 0.001 = 0.025 ms. To convert in the opposite direction, divide by 0.001, or equivalently multiply by 1000.
About microseconds
The microsecond (µs) is used in high-frequency trading, telecommunications, and physics. Light travels about 300 meters in a single microsecond. In the world of high-speed electronics, the microsecond is a lifetime. microseconds are commonly used in Flash photography duration, Radar timing, Computer memory access, and Strobe lights, Chemical reactions.
A camera flash might last just a few microseconds.
About milliseconds
The millisecond (ms) is the standard unit for measuring short duration events in computing and electronics. It is imperceptible to the human conscious mind, but critical for technology. A 'ping' of 100ms in a video game feels laggy, while 20ms feels instant. milliseconds are commonly used in Ping/Latency in gaming, Camera shutter speeds, Audio synchronization, and Reaction time testing, Computer clock cycles.
A blink of an eye takes 300-400 milliseconds.
When Would You Convert microseconds to milliseconds?
Converting between microseconds and milliseconds is one of the most common time conversions. You might need this conversion when working with international specifications, following instructions written for a different measurement system, or comparing values across different standards. Having the conversion factor (1 µs = 0.001 ms) memorized or bookmarked can save time in professional and everyday contexts alike.