Microfarad is 0.000001 farad units.
Microfarads to Nanofarads Converter — uF to nF
Convert Microfarad (uF) to Nanofarad (nF) using the exact conversion factor (1 microfarad = 1,000 nanofarad). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Microfarads to Nanofarads converter
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Some unit families need one extra value for a physically accurate result.
Nanofarad is 1e-9 farad units.
Result = input x 1e-6 / 1e-9.
Electrical units in the same family convert directly.
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About Converting Microfarads to Nanofarads
Microfarad and Nanofarad both belong to the electricity family — voltage, current, resistance, power, or energy — units that show up constantly when working across the different standards used by household wiring (120V/240V depending on region), automotive electrical systems (12V/24V), and electronics design. Specifically: Microfarad is 0.000001 farad units, and nanofarad is 1e-9 farad units.
Formula
nanofarads = microfarads × 1000
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 microfarad equals 0.000001 base units, and 1 nanofarad equals 1e-9 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct microfarad-to-nanofarad factor of 1000.
Simple example
1 uF × 1000 = 1,000 nF
1 microfarad = 1,000 nanofarads.
Real-world example
120 uF × 1000 = 120,000 nF
120 microfarads = 120,000 nanofarads.
Conversion table
| Microfarad (uF) | Nanofarad (nF) |
|---|---|
| 1 uF | 1,000 nF |
| 5 uF | 5,000 nF |
| 12 uF | 12,000 nF |
| 24 uF | 24,000 nF |
| 120 uF | 120,000 nF |
| 240 uF | 240,000 nF |
Reverse conversion: Nanofarad to Microfarad
1 nF × 0.001 = 0.001 uF
1 nanofarad = 0.001 microfarads.
microfarads = nanofarads × 0.001
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Nanofarad to Microfarad.
Understanding the Microfarad (uF)
Microfarad is 0.000001 farad units.
Understanding the Nanofarad (nF)
Nanofarad is 1e-9 farad units.
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Frequently asked questions
How many nanofarads are in 1 microfarad?
1 microfarad equals 1,000 nanofarads, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert microfarad to nanofarad?
Multiply the microfarad value by 1000. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert nanofarad back to microfarad?
Use the reverse factor: 1 nanofarad equals 0.001 microfarads. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a microfarad?
Microfarad (uF) is a unit of electricity.
What is a nanofarad?
Nanofarad (nF) is a unit of electricity.
Is the microfarad to nanofarad conversion exact?
Yes. Both microfarad and nanofarad are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 1000 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.
What's the difference between voltage, current, and resistance?
Voltage (volts) is the electrical potential difference driving current through a circuit. Current (amperes) is the rate of flow of electric charge. Resistance (ohms) is how much a component opposes that flow. They're related by Ohm's law (V = I × R), but they are distinct physical quantities, and this page converts between units of just one of them.