Picofarad is 1e-12 farad units.
Picofarads to Nanofarads Converter — pF to nF
Convert Picofarad (pF) to Nanofarad (nF) using the exact conversion factor (1 picofarad = 0.001 nanofarad). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Picofarads to Nanofarads converter
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Nanofarad is 1e-9 farad units.
Result = input x 1e-12 / 1e-9.
Electrical units in the same family convert directly.
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About Converting Picofarads to Nanofarads
Picofarad and Nanofarad 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 nanofarad is 1e-9 farad units.
Formula
nanofarads = picofarads × 0.001
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 picofarad equals 1e-12 base units, and 1 nanofarad equals 1e-9 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct picofarad-to-nanofarad factor of 0.001.
Simple example
1 pF × 0.001 = 0.001 nF
1 picofarad = 0.001 nanofarads.
Real-world example
120 pF × 0.001 = 0.12 nF
120 picofarads = 0.12 nanofarads.
Conversion table
| Picofarad (pF) | Nanofarad (nF) |
|---|---|
| 1 pF | 0.001 nF |
| 5 pF | 0.005 nF |
| 12 pF | 0.012 nF |
| 24 pF | 0.024 nF |
| 120 pF | 0.12 nF |
| 240 pF | 0.24 nF |
Reverse conversion: Nanofarad to Picofarad
0.001 nF × 1000 = 1 pF
0.001 nanofarads = 1 picofarads.
picofarads = nanofarads × 1000
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Nanofarad to Picofarad.
Understanding the Picofarad (pF)
Picofarad is 1e-12 farad units.
Understanding the Nanofarad (nF)
Nanofarad is 1e-9 farad units.
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Frequently asked questions
How many nanofarads are in 1 picofarad?
1 picofarad equals 0.001 nanofarads, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert picofarad to nanofarad?
Multiply the picofarad value by 0.001. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert nanofarad back to picofarad?
Use the reverse factor: 1 nanofarad equals 1,000 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 nanofarad?
Nanofarad (nF) is a unit of electricity.
Is the picofarad to nanofarad conversion exact?
Yes. Both picofarad and nanofarad are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 0.001 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.