Nanofarad is 1e-9 farad units.
Nanofarads to Attofarads Converter — nF to aF
Convert Nanofarad (nF) to Attofarad (aF) using the exact conversion factor (1 nanofarad = 1,000,000,000 attofarad). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Nanofarads to Attofarads converter
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Attofarad is 1e-18 farad units.
Result = input x 1e-9 / 1e-18.
Electrical units in the same family convert directly.
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About Converting Nanofarads to Attofarads
Nanofarad and Attofarad 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: Nanofarad is 1e-9 farad units, and attofarad is 1e-18 farad units.
Formula
attofarads = nanofarads × 1000000000
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 nanofarad equals 1e-9 base units, and 1 attofarad equals 1e-18 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct nanofarad-to-attofarad factor of 1000000000.
Simple example
1 nF × 1000000000 = 1,000,000,000 aF
1 nanofarad = 1,000,000,000 attofarads.
Real-world example
120 nF × 1000000000 = 120,000,000,000 aF
120 nanofarads = 120,000,000,000 attofarads.
Conversion table
| Nanofarad (nF) | Attofarad (aF) |
|---|---|
| 1 nF | 1,000,000,000 aF |
| 5 nF | 5,000,000,000 aF |
| 12 nF | 12,000,000,000 aF |
| 24 nF | 24,000,000,000 aF |
| 120 nF | 120,000,000,000 aF |
| 240 nF | 240,000,000,000 aF |
Reverse conversion: Attofarad to Nanofarad
1 aF × 1e-9 = 1e-9 nF
1 attofarad = 1e-9 nanofarads.
nanofarads = attofarads × 1e-9
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Attofarad to Nanofarad.
Understanding the Nanofarad (nF)
Nanofarad is 1e-9 farad units.
Understanding the Attofarad (aF)
Attofarad is 1e-18 farad units.
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Frequently asked questions
How many attofarads are in 1 nanofarad?
1 nanofarad equals 1,000,000,000 attofarads, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert nanofarad to attofarad?
Multiply the nanofarad value by 1000000000. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert attofarad back to nanofarad?
Use the reverse factor: 1 attofarad equals 1e-9 nanofarads. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a nanofarad?
Nanofarad (nF) is a unit of electricity.
What is a attofarad?
Attofarad (aF) is a unit of electricity.
Is the nanofarad to attofarad conversion exact?
Yes. Both nanofarad and attofarad are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 1000000000 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.