A Nanofarad (nF) equals 1e-09 farad(s), a scaled unit of capacitance used for nano-scale electrical work.
Nanofarads to Picofarads
Convert Nanofarad (nF) to Picofarad (pF) instantly with an exact formula, conversion table, and FAQ.
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Convert nanofarads (nF) to picofarads (pF) instantly with formula, conversion table, and FAQ.
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A Picofarad (pF) equals 1e-12 farad(s), a scaled unit of capacitance used for pico-scale electrical work.
pF = nF × 1000
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Formula
pF = nF × 1000
nF = pF × 0.001
Conversion table
| 1 nF | 1000 pF |
| 5 nF | 5000 pF |
| 10 nF | 10000 pF |
| 20 nF | 20000 pF |
| 50 nF | 50000 pF |
| 100 nF | 100000 pF |
| 500 nF | 500000 pF |
| 1000 nF | 1.000000e+06 pF |
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How the formula works
Both nanofarad and picofarad measure the same physical quantity, so converting between them is a single multiplication. Multiply a value in nanofarads by 1000 to get picofarads. To reverse the conversion, multiply a picofarad value by 0.001 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 Picofarad (pF)?
A Picofarad (pF) equals 1e-12 farad(s), a scaled unit of capacitance used for pico-scale electrical work.
How do I convert nanofarads to picofarads?
Multiply the nanofarad value by 1000 to get the equivalent in picofarads. For example, 5 nF × 1000 = 5000 pF.
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 picofarads back to nanofarads?
Yes. Divide the picofarad value by 1000, or multiply it by 0.001, to get nanofarads.
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About converting nanofarads to picofarads
A Nanofarad (nF) equals 1e-09 farad(s), a scaled unit of capacitance used for nano-scale electrical work. A Picofarad (pF) equals 1e-12 farad(s), a scaled unit of capacitance used for pico-scale electrical work.
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