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