Picofarad is 1e-12 farad units.
Picofarads to Microfarads Converter — pF to uF
Convert Picofarad (pF) to Microfarad (uF) using the exact conversion factor (1 picofarad = 0.000001 microfarad). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Picofarads to Microfarads converter
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Convert electrical units by family and calculate voltage, current, resistance, power, and energy with context values.
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Some unit families need one extra value for a physically accurate result.
Microfarad is 0.000001 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 Microfarads
Picofarad and Microfarad 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 microfarad is 0.000001 farad units.
Formula
microfarads = picofarads × 0.000001
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 picofarad equals 1e-12 base units, and 1 microfarad equals 0.000001 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct picofarad-to-microfarad factor of 0.000001.
Simple example
1 pF × 0.000001 = 0.000001 uF
1 picofarad = 0.000001 microfarads.
Real-world example
120 pF × 0.000001 = 0.00012 uF
120 picofarads = 0.00012 microfarads.
Conversion table
| Picofarad (pF) | Microfarad (uF) |
|---|---|
| 1 pF | 0.000001 uF |
| 5 pF | 0.000005 uF |
| 12 pF | 0.000012 uF |
| 24 pF | 0.000024 uF |
| 120 pF | 0.00012 uF |
| 240 pF | 0.00024 uF |
Reverse conversion: Microfarad to Picofarad
0.000001 uF × 1000000 = 1 pF
0.000001 microfarads = 1 picofarad.
picofarads = microfarads × 1000000
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Microfarad to Picofarad.
Understanding the Picofarad (pF)
Picofarad is 1e-12 farad units.
Understanding the Microfarad (uF)
Microfarad is 0.000001 farad units.
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Frequently asked questions
How many microfarads are in 1 picofarad?
1 picofarad equals 0.000001 microfarads, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert picofarad to microfarad?
Multiply the picofarad value by 0.000001. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert microfarad back to picofarad?
Use the reverse factor: 1 microfarad equals 1,000,000 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 microfarad?
Microfarad (uF) is a unit of electricity.
Is the picofarad to microfarad conversion exact?
Yes. Both picofarad and microfarad are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 0.000001 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.