A Nanofarad (nF) equals 1e-09 farad(s), a scaled unit of capacitance used for nano-scale electrical work.
Nanofarads to Microfarads
Convert Nanofarad (nF) to Microfarad (uF) instantly with an exact formula, conversion table, and FAQ.
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Convert nanofarads (nF) to microfarads (uF) instantly with formula, conversion table, and FAQ.
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A Microfarad (uF) equals 1e-06 farad(s), a scaled unit of capacitance used for micro-scale electrical work.
uF = nF × 0.001
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Formula
uF = nF × 0.001
nF = uF × 1000
Conversion table
| 1 nF | 0.001 uF |
| 5 nF | 0.005 uF |
| 10 nF | 0.01 uF |
| 20 nF | 0.02 uF |
| 50 nF | 0.05 uF |
| 100 nF | 0.1 uF |
| 500 nF | 0.5 uF |
| 1000 nF | 1 uF |
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How the formula works
Both nanofarad and microfarad measure the same physical quantity, so converting between them is a single multiplication. Multiply a value in nanofarads by 0.001 to get microfarads. To reverse the conversion, multiply a microfarad value by 1000 to get back to nanofarads.
Frequently asked questions
What is Nanofarad (nF)?
A Nanofarad (nF) equals 1e-09 farad(s), a scaled unit of capacitance used for nano-scale electrical work.
What is Microfarad (uF)?
A Microfarad (uF) equals 1e-06 farad(s), a scaled unit of capacitance used for micro-scale electrical work.
How do I convert nanofarads to microfarads?
Multiply the nanofarad value by 0.001 to get the equivalent in microfarads. For example, 5 nF × 0.001 = 0.005 uF.
Is this conversion exact?
Yes. Both units use fixed, defined scale factors, so the factor 0.001 is an exact, non-rounded value.
Can I convert microfarads back to nanofarads?
Yes. Divide the microfarad value by 0.001, or multiply it by 1000, to get nanofarads.
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About converting nanofarads to microfarads
A Nanofarad (nF) equals 1e-09 farad(s), a scaled unit of capacitance used for nano-scale electrical work. A Microfarad (uF) equals 1e-06 farad(s), a scaled unit of capacitance used for micro-scale electrical work.
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