The farad (F) is the SI unit of capacitance, measuring a capacitor's ability to store electric charge per volt.
Farads to Picofarads
Convert Farad (F) to Picofarad (pF) instantly with an exact formula, conversion table, and FAQ.
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Convert farads (F) to picofarads (pF) instantly with formula, conversion table, and FAQ.
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A Picofarad (pF) equals 1e-12 farad(s), a scaled unit of capacitance used for pico-scale electrical work.
pF = F × 1.000000e+12
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Formula
pF = F × 1.000000e+12
F = pF × 1.000000e-12
Conversion table
| 1 F | 1.000000e+12 pF |
| 5 F | 5.000000e+12 pF |
| 10 F | 1.000000e+13 pF |
| 20 F | 2.000000e+13 pF |
| 50 F | 5.000000e+13 pF |
| 100 F | 1.000000e+14 pF |
| 500 F | 5.000000e+14 pF |
| 1000 F | 1.000000e+15 pF |
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How the formula works
Both farad and picofarad measure the same physical quantity, so converting between them is a single multiplication. Multiply a value in farads by 1.000000e+12 to get picofarads. To reverse the conversion, multiply a picofarad value by 1.000000e-12 to get back to farads.
Frequently asked questions
What is Farad (F)?
The farad (F) is the SI unit of capacitance, measuring a capacitor's ability to store electric charge per volt.
What is Picofarad (pF)?
A Picofarad (pF) equals 1e-12 farad(s), a scaled unit of capacitance used for pico-scale electrical work.
How do I convert farads to picofarads?
Multiply the farad value by 1.000000e+12 to get the equivalent in picofarads. For example, 5 F × 1.000000e+12 = 5.000000e+12 pF.
Is this conversion exact?
Yes. Both units use fixed, defined scale factors, so the factor 1.000000e+12 is an exact, non-rounded value.
Can I convert picofarads back to farads?
Yes. Divide the picofarad value by 1.000000e+12, or multiply it by 1.000000e-12, to get farads.
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About converting farads to picofarads
The farad (F) is the SI unit of capacitance, measuring a capacitor's ability to store electric charge per volt. A Picofarad (pF) equals 1e-12 farad(s), a scaled unit of capacitance used for pico-scale electrical work.
Use this calculator to move between farads and picofarads accurately for homework, engineering, billing, or everyday electricity calculations. The Universal Converter uses exact unit factors, so results stay consistent across the site.