Nanofarad is 1e-9 farad units.
Nanofarads to Microfarads Converter — nF to uF
Convert Nanofarad (nF) to Microfarad (uF) using the exact conversion factor (1 nanofarad = 0.001 microfarad). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Nanofarads to Microfarads converter
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Convert electrical units by family and calculate voltage, current, resistance, power, and energy with context values.
Context values
Some unit families need one extra value for a physically accurate result.
Microfarad is 0.000001 farad units.
Result = input x 1e-9 / 1e-6.
Electrical units in the same family convert directly.
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About Converting Nanofarads to Microfarads
Nanofarad and Microfarad 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 microfarad is 0.000001 farad units.
Formula
microfarads = nanofarads × 0.001
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 nanofarad equals 1e-9 base units, and 1 microfarad equals 0.000001 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct nanofarad-to-microfarad factor of 0.001.
Simple example
1 nF × 0.001 = 0.001 uF
1 nanofarad = 0.001 microfarads.
Real-world example
120 nF × 0.001 = 0.12 uF
120 nanofarads = 0.12 microfarads.
Conversion table
| Nanofarad (nF) | Microfarad (uF) |
|---|---|
| 1 nF | 0.001 uF |
| 5 nF | 0.005 uF |
| 12 nF | 0.012 uF |
| 24 nF | 0.024 uF |
| 120 nF | 0.12 uF |
| 240 nF | 0.24 uF |
Reverse conversion: Microfarad to Nanofarad
0.001 uF × 1000 = 1 nF
0.001 microfarads = 1 nanofarad.
nanofarads = microfarads × 1000
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Microfarad to Nanofarad.
Understanding the Nanofarad (nF)
Nanofarad is 1e-9 farad units.
Understanding the Microfarad (uF)
Microfarad is 0.000001 farad units.
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Frequently asked questions
How many microfarads are in 1 nanofarad?
1 nanofarad equals 0.001 microfarads, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert nanofarad to microfarad?
Multiply the nanofarad value by 0.001. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert microfarad back to nanofarad?
Use the reverse factor: 1 microfarad equals 1,000 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 microfarad?
Microfarad (uF) is a unit of electricity.
Is the nanofarad to microfarad conversion exact?
Yes. Both nanofarad and microfarad are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 0.001 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.