Nanofarad to Microfarad Converter
1 nanofarad is exactly 0.001 microfarads. Convert nanofarads (nF) to microfarads (µF) below: type a value and the result updates as you type.
nF to µF calculator
Result
Nanofarad to Microfarad conversion
1 nF = 0.001 µFone nanofarad in microfarads
1 µF = 1000 nFone microfarad in nanofarads
Nanofarad (nF): One billionth of a farad.
Microfarad (µF): One millionth of a farad. Electrolytic and motor-run capacitors are rated in µF.
Source:SI Brochure, 9th edition (BIPM, 2019)
How to convert nanofarads to microfarads
To convert nanofarads to microfarads, multiply the number of nanofarads by 0.001.
Formula
µF = nF × 0.001
Examples
- 5 nF = 5 × 0.001 = 0.005 µF
- 25 nF = 25 × 0.001 = 0.025 µF
- 100 nF = 100 × 0.001 = 0.1 µF
Nanofarad to Microfarad conversion table
| Nanofarad (nF) | Microfarad (µF) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 nF | 0.0001 µF |
| 0.5 nF | 0.0005 µF |
| 1 nF | 0.001 µF |
| 2 nF | 0.002 µF |
| 3 nF | 0.003 µF |
| 5 nF | 0.005 µF |
| 10 nF | 0.01 µF |
| 20 nF | 0.02 µF |
| 25 nF | 0.025 µF |
| 50 nF | 0.05 µF |
| 100 nF | 0.1 µF |
| 250 nF | 0.25 µF |
| 500 nF | 0.5 µF |
| 1000 nF | 1 µF |
Values rounded to 10 significant digits where needed.
Frequently asked questions
- How many microfarads are in one nanofarad?
- One nanofarad is exactly 0.001 microfarads.
- How do I convert microfarads to nanofarads?
- To convert microfarads to nanofarads, multiply the number of microfarads by 1000. The formula is nF = µF × 1000.
- Is this conversion exact?
- Yes. Both units have exact definitions and the factor 0.001 is exact. Displayed results are only rounded when they have many decimal places.
- Which is larger, a nanofarad or a microfarad?
- A microfarad is 1000 times larger than a nanofarad. In other words, a nanofarad is exactly 1/1000 of a microfarad.