Picovolt is 1e-12 volt units.
Picovolts to Nanovolts Converter — pV to nV
Convert Picovolt (pV) to Nanovolt (nV) using the exact conversion factor (1 picovolt = 0.001 nanovolt). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Picovolts to Nanovolts converter
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Convert electrical units by family and calculate voltage, current, resistance, power, and energy with context values.
Context values
Some unit families need one extra value for a physically accurate result.
Nanovolt is 1e-9 volt units.
Result = input x 1e-12 / 1e-9.
Electrical units in the same family convert directly.
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About Converting Picovolts to Nanovolts
Picovolt and Nanovolt 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: Picovolt is 1e-12 volt units, and nanovolt is 1e-9 volt units.
Formula
nanovolts = picovolts × 0.001
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 picovolt equals 1e-12 base units, and 1 nanovolt equals 1e-9 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct picovolt-to-nanovolt factor of 0.001.
Simple example
1 pV × 0.001 = 0.001 nV
1 picovolt = 0.001 nanovolts.
Real-world example
120 pV × 0.001 = 0.12 nV
120 picovolts = 0.12 nanovolts.
Conversion table
| Picovolt (pV) | Nanovolt (nV) |
|---|---|
| 1 pV | 0.001 nV |
| 5 pV | 0.005 nV |
| 12 pV | 0.012 nV |
| 24 pV | 0.024 nV |
| 120 pV | 0.12 nV |
| 240 pV | 0.24 nV |
Reverse conversion: Nanovolt to Picovolt
0.001 nV × 1000 = 1 pV
0.001 nanovolts = 1 picovolts.
picovolts = nanovolts × 1000
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Nanovolt to Picovolt.
Understanding the Picovolt (pV)
Picovolt is 1e-12 volt units.
Understanding the Nanovolt (nV)
Nanovolt is 1e-9 volt units.
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Frequently asked questions
How many nanovolts are in 1 picovolt?
1 picovolt equals 0.001 nanovolts, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert picovolt to nanovolt?
Multiply the picovolt value by 0.001. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert nanovolt back to picovolt?
Use the reverse factor: 1 nanovolt equals 1,000 picovolts. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a picovolt?
Picovolt (pV) is a unit of electricity.
What is a nanovolt?
Nanovolt (nV) is a unit of electricity.
Is the picovolt to nanovolt conversion exact?
Yes. Both picovolt and nanovolt 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.