nanofarad to picofarad
Convert nanofarad (nF) to picofarad (pF). Use an editable capacitance converter, conversion formula, and reference table.
1 nF = 1,000 pF
Conversion formula
One nanofarad equals 1,000 picofarad. Multiply your value in nanofarad by this factor to get picofarad. For the reverse conversion, divide by the same factor.
Worked example
To convert 5 nanofarad:5 × 1,000 = 5,000 pF
Conversion table
| nanofarad (nF) | picofarad (pF) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 10 |
| 0.1 | 100 |
| 1 | 1,000 |
| 2 | 2,000 |
| 5 | 5,000 |
| 10 | 10,000 |
| 25 | 25,000 |
| 50 | 50,000 |
| 100 | 100,000 |
| 1000 | 1,000,000 |
About these measurements
Capacitance relates stored charge to potential difference.
The base reference used here is the farad. One nanofarad is 1e-9 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 nF to pF?
Multiply the quantity in nF by 1,000. 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 nanofarad 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.
