picosecond to nanosecond
Convert picosecond (ps) to nanosecond (ns). Use an editable time converter, conversion formula, and reference table.
1 ps = 0.001 ns
Conversion formula
One picosecond equals 0.001 nanosecond. Multiply your value in picosecond by this factor to get nanosecond. For the reverse conversion, divide by the same factor.
Worked example
To convert 5 picosecond:5 × 0.001 = 0.005 ns
Conversion table
| picosecond (ps) | nanosecond (ns) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.00001 |
| 0.1 | 0.0001 |
| 1 | 0.001 |
| 2 | 0.002 |
| 5 | 0.005 |
| 10 | 0.01 |
| 25 | 0.025 |
| 50 | 0.05 |
| 100 | 0.1 |
| 1000 | 1 |
About these measurements
Time conversion relates durations expressed in different units.
The base reference used here is the second. One picosecond is 1e-12 base units; one nanosecond is 1e-9 base units.
Important distinctions
A day here is 24 hours and a Julian year is exactly 365.25 days. Calendar months and DST-adjusted days are not fixed durations.
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 ps to ns?
Multiply the quantity in ps by 0.001. You can also type the value into the converter above.
Can I reverse the conversion?
Yes. Use the swap button or open the nanosecond to picosecond 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.
