Microfarad to Picofarad Converter
1 microfarad is exactly 1000000 picofarads. Convert microfarads (µF) to picofarads (pF) below: type a value and the result updates as you type.
µF to pF calculator
Result
Microfarad to Picofarad conversion
1 µF = 1000000 pFone microfarad in picofarads
1 pF = 0.000001 µFone picofarad in microfarads
Microfarad (µF): One millionth of a farad. Electrolytic and motor-run capacitors are rated in µF.
Picofarad (pF): One trillionth of a farad. Small ceramic capacitors are rated in pF.
Source:SI Brochure, 9th edition (BIPM, 2019)
How to convert microfarads to picofarads
To convert microfarads to picofarads, multiply the number of microfarads by 1000000.
Formula
pF = µF × 1000000
Examples
- 5 µF = 5 × 1000000 = 5000000 pF
- 25 µF = 25 × 1000000 = 25000000 pF
- 100 µF = 100 × 1000000 = 100000000 pF
Microfarad to Picofarad conversion table
| Microfarad (µF) | Picofarad (pF) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 µF | 100000 pF |
| 0.5 µF | 500000 pF |
| 1 µF | 1000000 pF |
| 2 µF | 2000000 pF |
| 3 µF | 3000000 pF |
| 5 µF | 5000000 pF |
| 10 µF | 10000000 pF |
| 20 µF | 20000000 pF |
| 25 µF | 25000000 pF |
| 50 µF | 50000000 pF |
| 100 µF | 100000000 pF |
| 250 µF | 250000000 pF |
| 500 µF | 500000000 pF |
| 1000 µF | 1000000000 pF |
Values rounded to 10 significant digits where needed.
Frequently asked questions
- How many picofarads are in one microfarad?
- One microfarad is exactly 1000000 picofarads.
- How do I convert picofarads to microfarads?
- To convert picofarads to microfarads, multiply the number of picofarads by 0.000001. The formula is µF = pF × 0.000001.
- Is this conversion exact?
- Yes. Both units have exact definitions and the factor 1000000 is exact. Displayed results are only rounded when they have many decimal places.
- Which is larger, a microfarad or a picofarad?
- A microfarad is 1000000 times larger than a picofarad. In other words, a picofarad is exactly 1/1000000 of a microfarad.