Micromole is 0.000001 mole units.
Micromoles to Picomoles Converter — umol to pmol
Convert Micromole (umol) to Picomole (pmol) using the exact conversion factor (1 micromole = 1,000,000 picomole). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Micromoles to Picomoles converter
Converter
Chemistry Converter
Convert concentration, molarity, amount, and laboratory scientific units by compatible family.
Context values
Some unit families need one extra value for a physically accurate result.
Picomole is 1e-12 mole units.
Result = input x 1e-6 / 1e-12.
Amount units are compatible.
Reserved above the conversion cards and below the converter.
About Converting Micromoles to Picomoles
Micromole and Picomole both measure mass concentration — how much of a substance is dissolved or dispersed in a given volume — a core calculation for preparing lab solutions, checking water quality against a regulatory limit, or formulating a pharmaceutical dose. Specifically: Micromole is 0.000001 mole units, and picomole is 1e-12 mole units.
Formula
picomoles = micromoles × 1000000
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 micromole equals 0.000001 base units, and 1 picomole equals 1e-12 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct micromole-to-picomole factor of 1000000.
Simple example
1 umol × 1000000 = 1,000,000 pmol
1 micromole = 1,000,000 picomoles.
Real-world example
100 umol × 1000000 = 100,000,000 pmol
100 micromoles = 100,000,000 picomoles.
Conversion table
| Micromole (umol) | Picomole (pmol) |
|---|---|
| 0.001 umol | 1,000 pmol |
| 0.01 umol | 10,000 pmol |
| 0.1 umol | 100,000 pmol |
| 1 umol | 1,000,000 pmol |
| 10 umol | 10,000,000 pmol |
| 100 umol | 100,000,000 pmol |
Reverse conversion: Picomole to Micromole
1 pmol × 0.000001 = 0.000001 umol
1 picomole = 0.000001 micromoles.
micromoles = picomoles × 0.000001
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Picomole to Micromole.
Understanding the Micromole (umol)
Micromole is 0.000001 mole units.
Understanding the Picomole (pmol)
Picomole is 1e-12 mole units.
Reserved between the cards and the FAQ so the page stays balanced.
Frequently asked questions
How many picomoles are in 1 micromole?
1 micromole equals 1,000,000 picomoles, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert micromole to picomole?
Multiply the micromole value by 1000000. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert picomole back to micromole?
Use the reverse factor: 1 picomole equals 0.000001 micromoles. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a micromole?
Micromole (umol) is a unit of chemistry.
What is a picomole?
Picomole (pmol) is a unit of chemistry.
Is the micromole to picomole conversion exact?
Yes. Both micromole and picomole are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 1000000 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.
What's the difference between mass concentration and molarity?
Mass concentration expresses how much mass of a substance is present per unit volume (for example, grams per liter). Molarity expresses the amount in moles per liter instead, which accounts for the substance's molecular weight. This category converts mass-concentration units.