Microfarad to Nanofarad Converter
1 microfarad is exactly 1000 nanofarads. Convert microfarads (µF) to nanofarads (nF) below: type a value and the result updates as you type.
µF to nF calculator
Result
Microfarad to Nanofarad conversion
1 µF = 1000 nFone microfarad in nanofarads
1 nF = 0.001 µFone nanofarad in microfarads
Microfarad (µF): One millionth of a farad. Electrolytic and motor-run capacitors are rated in µF.
Nanofarad (nF): One billionth of a farad.
Source:SI Brochure, 9th edition (BIPM, 2019)
How to convert microfarads to nanofarads
To convert microfarads to nanofarads, multiply the number of microfarads by 1000.
Formula
nF = µF × 1000
Examples
- 5 µF = 5 × 1000 = 5000 nF
- 25 µF = 25 × 1000 = 25000 nF
- 100 µF = 100 × 1000 = 100000 nF
Microfarad to Nanofarad conversion table
| Microfarad (µF) | Nanofarad (nF) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 µF | 100 nF |
| 0.5 µF | 500 nF |
| 1 µF | 1000 nF |
| 2 µF | 2000 nF |
| 3 µF | 3000 nF |
| 5 µF | 5000 nF |
| 10 µF | 10000 nF |
| 20 µF | 20000 nF |
| 25 µF | 25000 nF |
| 50 µF | 50000 nF |
| 100 µF | 100000 nF |
| 250 µF | 250000 nF |
| 500 µF | 500000 nF |
| 1000 µF | 1000000 nF |
Values rounded to 10 significant digits where needed.
Frequently asked questions
- How many nanofarads are in one microfarad?
- One microfarad is exactly 1000 nanofarads.
- How do I convert nanofarads to microfarads?
- To convert nanofarads to microfarads, multiply the number of nanofarads by 0.001. The formula is µF = nF × 0.001.
- Is this conversion exact?
- Yes. Both units have exact definitions and the factor 1000 is exact. Displayed results are only rounded when they have many decimal places.
- Which is larger, a microfarad or a nanofarad?
- A microfarad is 1000 times larger than a nanofarad. In other words, a nanofarad is exactly 1/1000 of a microfarad.