Picofarad is 1e-12 farad units.
Picofarads to Megafarads Converter — pF to MF
Convert Picofarad (pF) to Megafarad (MF) using the exact conversion factor (1 picofarad = 1e-18 megafarad). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Picofarads to Megafarads converter
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Some unit families need one extra value for a physically accurate result.
Megafarad is 1000000 farad units.
Result = input x 1e-12 / 1e+6.
Electrical units in the same family convert directly.
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About Converting Picofarads to Megafarads
Picofarad and Megafarad 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 megafarad is 1000000 farad units.
Formula
megafarads = picofarads × 1e-18
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 picofarad equals 1e-12 base units, and 1 megafarad equals 1000000 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct picofarad-to-megafarad factor of 1e-18.
Simple example
1 pF × 1e-18 = 1e-18 MF
1 picofarad = 1e-18 megafarads.
Real-world example
120 pF × 1e-18 = 1.2e-16 MF
120 picofarads = 1.2e-16 megafarads.
Conversion table
| Picofarad (pF) | Megafarad (MF) |
|---|---|
| 1 pF | 1e-18 MF |
| 5 pF | 5e-18 MF |
| 12 pF | 1.2e-17 MF |
| 24 pF | 2.4e-17 MF |
| 120 pF | 1.2e-16 MF |
| 240 pF | 2.4e-16 MF |
Reverse conversion: Megafarad to Picofarad
1e-18 MF × 1e+18 = 1 pF
1e-18 megafarads = 1 picofarad.
picofarads = megafarads × 1e+18
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Megafarad to Picofarad.
Understanding the Picofarad (pF)
Picofarad is 1e-12 farad units.
Understanding the Megafarad (MF)
Megafarad is 1000000 farad units.
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Frequently asked questions
How many megafarads are in 1 picofarad?
1 picofarad equals 1e-18 megafarads, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert picofarad to megafarad?
Multiply the picofarad value by 1e-18. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert megafarad back to picofarad?
Use the reverse factor: 1 megafarad equals 1e+18 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 megafarad?
Megafarad (MF) is a unit of electricity.
Is the picofarad to megafarad conversion exact?
Yes. Both picofarad and megafarad are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 1e-18 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.