A Microfarad (uF) equals 1e-06 farad(s), a scaled unit of capacitance used for micro-scale electrical work.
Microfarads to Nanofarads
Convert Microfarad (uF) to Nanofarad (nF) instantly with an exact formula, conversion table, and FAQ.
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Convert microfarads (uF) to nanofarads (nF) instantly with formula, conversion table, and FAQ.
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A Nanofarad (nF) equals 1e-09 farad(s), a scaled unit of capacitance used for nano-scale electrical work.
nF = uF × 1000
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Formula
nF = uF × 1000
uF = nF × 0.001
Conversion table
| 1 uF | 1000 nF |
| 5 uF | 5000 nF |
| 10 uF | 10000 nF |
| 20 uF | 20000 nF |
| 50 uF | 50000 nF |
| 100 uF | 100000 nF |
| 500 uF | 500000 nF |
| 1000 uF | 1000000 nF |
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How the formula works
Both microfarad and nanofarad measure the same physical quantity, so converting between them is a single multiplication. Multiply a value in microfarads by 1000 to get nanofarads. To reverse the conversion, multiply a nanofarad value by 0.001 to get back to microfarads.
Frequently asked questions
What is Microfarad (uF)?
A Microfarad (uF) equals 1e-06 farad(s), a scaled unit of capacitance used for micro-scale electrical work.
What is Nanofarad (nF)?
A Nanofarad (nF) equals 1e-09 farad(s), a scaled unit of capacitance used for nano-scale electrical work.
How do I convert microfarads to nanofarads?
Multiply the microfarad value by 1000 to get the equivalent in nanofarads. For example, 5 uF × 1000 = 5000 nF.
Is this conversion exact?
Yes. Both units use fixed, defined scale factors, so the factor 1000 is an exact, non-rounded value.
Can I convert nanofarads back to microfarads?
Yes. Divide the nanofarad value by 1000, or multiply it by 0.001, to get microfarads.
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About converting microfarads to nanofarads
A Microfarad (uF) equals 1e-06 farad(s), a scaled unit of capacitance used for micro-scale electrical work. A Nanofarad (nF) equals 1e-09 farad(s), a scaled unit of capacitance used for nano-scale electrical work.
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