Nanofarad is 1e-9 farad units.
Nanofarads to Gigafarads Converter — nF to GF
Convert Nanofarad (nF) to Gigafarad (GF) using the exact conversion factor (1 nanofarad = 1e-18 gigafarad). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Nanofarads to Gigafarads converter
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Gigafarad is 1000000000 farad units.
Result = input x 1e-9 / 1e+9.
Electrical units in the same family convert directly.
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About Converting Nanofarads to Gigafarads
Nanofarad and Gigafarad 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 gigafarad is 1000000000 farad units.
Formula
gigafarads = nanofarads × 1e-18
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 nanofarad equals 1e-9 base units, and 1 gigafarad equals 1000000000 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct nanofarad-to-gigafarad factor of 1e-18.
Simple example
1 nF × 1e-18 = 1e-18 GF
1 nanofarad = 1e-18 gigafarads.
Real-world example
120 nF × 1e-18 = 1.2e-16 GF
120 nanofarads = 1.2e-16 gigafarads.
Conversion table
| Nanofarad (nF) | Gigafarad (GF) |
|---|---|
| 1 nF | 1e-18 GF |
| 5 nF | 5e-18 GF |
| 12 nF | 1.2e-17 GF |
| 24 nF | 2.4e-17 GF |
| 120 nF | 1.2e-16 GF |
| 240 nF | 2.4e-16 GF |
Reverse conversion: Gigafarad to Nanofarad
1e-18 GF × 1e+18 = 1 nF
1e-18 gigafarads = 1 nanofarad.
nanofarads = gigafarads × 1e+18
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Gigafarad to Nanofarad.
Understanding the Nanofarad (nF)
Nanofarad is 1e-9 farad units.
Understanding the Gigafarad (GF)
Gigafarad is 1000000000 farad units.
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Frequently asked questions
How many gigafarads are in 1 nanofarad?
1 nanofarad equals 1e-18 gigafarads, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert nanofarad to gigafarad?
Multiply the nanofarad value by 1e-18. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert gigafarad back to nanofarad?
Use the reverse factor: 1 gigafarad equals 1e+18 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 gigafarad?
Gigafarad (GF) is a unit of electricity.
Is the nanofarad to gigafarad conversion exact?
Yes. Both nanofarad and gigafarad are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 1e-18 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.