Picosecond is 1e-12 second units.
Picoseconds to Nanoseconds Converter — ps to ns
Convert Picosecond (ps) to Nanosecond (ns) using the exact conversion factor (1 picosecond = 0.001 nanosecond). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Picoseconds to Nanoseconds converter
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Nanosecond is 1e-9 second units.
Result = input x 1e-12 / 1e-9.
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About Converting Picoseconds to Nanoseconds
Picosecond and Nanosecond are both everyday units of duration, and converting between them is one of the most routine calculations there is — scheduling, project planning, and billing all depend on it. Specifically: Picosecond is 1e-12 second units, and nanosecond is 1e-9 second units.
Formula
nanoseconds = picoseconds × 0.001
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 picosecond equals 1e-12 base units, and 1 nanosecond equals 1e-9 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct picosecond-to-nanosecond factor of 0.001.
Simple example
1 ps × 0.001 = 0.001 ns
1 picosecond = 0.001 nanoseconds.
Real-world example
24 ps × 0.001 = 0.024 ns
24 picoseconds = 0.024 nanoseconds.
Conversion table
| Picosecond (ps) | Nanosecond (ns) |
|---|---|
| 1 ps | 0.001 ns |
| 7 ps | 0.007 ns |
| 24 ps | 0.024 ns |
| 30 ps | 0.03 ns |
| 100 ps | 0.1 ns |
| 365 ps | 0.365 ns |
Reverse conversion: Nanosecond to Picosecond
0.001 ns × 1000 = 1 ps
0.001 nanoseconds = 1 picoseconds.
picoseconds = nanoseconds × 1000
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Nanosecond to Picosecond.
Understanding the Picosecond (ps)
Picosecond is 1e-12 second units.
Understanding the Nanosecond (ns)
Nanosecond is 1e-9 second units.
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Frequently asked questions
How many nanoseconds are in 1 picosecond?
1 picosecond equals 0.001 nanoseconds, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert picosecond to nanosecond?
Multiply the picosecond value by 0.001. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert nanosecond back to picosecond?
Use the reverse factor: 1 nanosecond equals 1,000 picoseconds. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a picosecond?
Picosecond (ps) is a unit of time.
What is a nanosecond?
Nanosecond (ns) is a unit of time.
Is the picosecond to nanosecond conversion exact?
Yes. Both picosecond and nanosecond 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.