Picofarad is 1e-12 farad units.
Picofarads to Centifarads Converter — pF to cF
Convert Picofarad (pF) to Centifarad (cF) using the exact conversion factor (1 picofarad = 1e-10 centifarad). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Picofarads to Centifarads converter
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Some unit families need one extra value for a physically accurate result.
Centifarad is 0.01 farad units.
Result = input x 1e-12 / 0.01.
Electrical units in the same family convert directly.
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About Converting Picofarads to Centifarads
Picofarad and Centifarad 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: Picofarad is 1e-12 farad units, and centifarad is 0.01 farad units.
Formula
centifarads = picofarads × 1e-10
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 picofarad equals 1e-12 base units, and 1 centifarad equals 0.01 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct picofarad-to-centifarad factor of 1e-10.
Simple example
1 pF × 1e-10 = 1e-10 cF
1 picofarad = 1e-10 centifarads.
Real-world example
120 pF × 1e-10 = 1.2e-8 cF
120 picofarads = 1.2e-8 centifarads.
Conversion table
| Picofarad (pF) | Centifarad (cF) |
|---|---|
| 1 pF | 1e-10 cF |
| 5 pF | 5e-10 cF |
| 12 pF | 1.2e-9 cF |
| 24 pF | 2.4e-9 cF |
| 120 pF | 1.2e-8 cF |
| 240 pF | 2.4e-8 cF |
Reverse conversion: Centifarad to Picofarad
1e-10 cF × 10000000000 = 1 pF
1e-10 centifarads = 1 picofarad.
picofarads = centifarads × 10000000000
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Centifarad to Picofarad.
Understanding the Picofarad (pF)
Picofarad is 1e-12 farad units.
Understanding the Centifarad (cF)
Centifarad is 0.01 farad units.
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Frequently asked questions
How many centifarads are in 1 picofarad?
1 picofarad equals 1e-10 centifarads, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert picofarad to centifarad?
Multiply the picofarad value by 1e-10. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert centifarad back to picofarad?
Use the reverse factor: 1 centifarad equals 10,000,000,000 picofarads. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a picofarad?
Picofarad (pF) is a unit of electricity.
What is a centifarad?
Centifarad (cF) is a unit of electricity.
Is the picofarad to centifarad conversion exact?
Yes. Both picofarad and centifarad are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 1e-10 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.