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microfarad to picofarad

Convert microfarad (μF) to picofarad (pF). Use an editable capacitance converter, conversion formula, and reference table.

1,000,000

1 μF = 1,000,000 pF

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Conversion formula

pF = μF × 1,000,000

One microfarad equals 1,000,000 picofarad. Multiply your value in microfarad by this factor to get picofarad. For the reverse conversion, divide by the same factor.

Worked example

To convert 5 microfarad:
5 × 1,000,000 = 5,000,000 pF

Conversion table

microfarad (μF)picofarad (pF)
0.0110,000
0.1100,000
11,000,000
22,000,000
55,000,000
1010,000,000
2525,000,000
5050,000,000
100100,000,000
10001,000,000,000

About these measurements

Capacitance relates stored charge to potential difference.

The base reference used here is the farad. One microfarad is 0.000001 base units; one picofarad is 1e-12 base units.

Important distinctions

Common component values use microfarads, nanofarads, and picofarads.

Precision

The converter uses stored conversion factors and floating-point arithmetic. Results display up to ten significant digits, switching to scientific notation for very small or large values. Keep the precision of your original measurement when reporting results.

Common questions

How do I convert μF to pF?

Multiply the quantity in μF by 1,000,000. You can also type the value into the converter above.

Can I reverse the conversion?

Yes. Use the swap button or open the picofarad to microfarad converter.

Reference

NIST Guide to the SI — conversion factors and prefix conventions. SI prefixes scale units by powers of ten; the dimension-specific notes above describe the assumptions used on this page.

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