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Nanofarad to Picofarad Converter

1 nanofarad is exactly 1000 picofarads. Convert nanofarads (nF) to picofarads (pF) below: type a value and the result updates as you type.

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Nanofarad to Picofarad conversion

1 nF = 1000 pFone nanofarad in picofarads

1 pF = 0.001 nFone picofarad in nanofarads

Nanofarad (nF): One billionth of a farad.

Picofarad (pF): One trillionth of a farad. Small ceramic capacitors are rated in pF.

Source:SI Brochure, 9th edition (BIPM, 2019)

How to convert nanofarads to picofarads

To convert nanofarads to picofarads, multiply the number of nanofarads by 1000.

Formula

pF = nF × 1000

Examples

  • 5 nF = 5 × 1000 = 5000 pF
  • 25 nF = 25 × 1000 = 25000 pF
  • 100 nF = 100 × 1000 = 100000 pF

Nanofarad to Picofarad conversion table

Nanofarad to Picofarad
Nanofarad (nF)Picofarad (pF)
0.1 nF100 pF
0.5 nF500 pF
1 nF1000 pF
2 nF2000 pF
3 nF3000 pF
5 nF5000 pF
10 nF10000 pF
20 nF20000 pF
25 nF25000 pF
50 nF50000 pF
100 nF100000 pF
250 nF250000 pF
500 nF500000 pF
1000 nF1000000 pF

Values rounded to 10 significant digits where needed.

Frequently asked questions

How many picofarads are in one nanofarad?
One nanofarad is exactly 1000 picofarads.
How do I convert picofarads to nanofarads?
To convert picofarads to nanofarads, multiply the number of picofarads by 0.001. The formula is nF = pF × 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 nanofarad or a picofarad?
A nanofarad is 1000 times larger than a picofarad. In other words, a picofarad is exactly 1/1000 of a nanofarad.