Picofarad to Microfarad Converter
1 picofarad is exactly 0.000001 microfarads. Convert picofarads (pF) to microfarads (µF) below: type a value and the result updates as you type.
pF to µF calculator
Result
Picofarad to Microfarad conversion
1 pF = 0.000001 µFone picofarad in microfarads
1 µF = 1000000 pFone microfarad in picofarads
Picofarad (pF): One trillionth of a farad. Small ceramic capacitors are rated in pF.
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 picofarads to microfarads
To convert picofarads to microfarads, multiply the number of picofarads by 0.000001.
Formula
µF = pF × 0.000001
Examples
- 5 pF = 5 × 0.000001 = 0.000005 µF
- 25 pF = 25 × 0.000001 = 0.000025 µF
- 100 pF = 100 × 0.000001 = 0.0001 µF
Picofarad to Microfarad conversion table
| Picofarad (pF) | Microfarad (µF) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 pF | 1e-7 µF |
| 0.5 pF | 5e-7 µF |
| 1 pF | 0.000001 µF |
| 2 pF | 0.000002 µF |
| 3 pF | 0.000003 µF |
| 5 pF | 0.000005 µF |
| 10 pF | 0.00001 µF |
| 20 pF | 0.00002 µF |
| 25 pF | 0.000025 µF |
| 50 pF | 0.00005 µF |
| 100 pF | 0.0001 µF |
| 250 pF | 0.00025 µF |
| 500 pF | 0.0005 µF |
| 1000 pF | 0.001 µF |
Values rounded to 10 significant digits where needed.
Frequently asked questions
- How many microfarads are in one picofarad?
- One picofarad is exactly 0.000001 microfarads.
- How do I convert microfarads to picofarads?
- To convert microfarads to picofarads, multiply the number of microfarads by 1000000. The formula is pF = µF × 1000000.
- Is this conversion exact?
- Yes. Both units have exact definitions and the factor 0.000001 is exact. Displayed results are only rounded when they have many decimal places.
- Which is larger, a picofarad or a microfarad?
- A microfarad is 1000000 times larger than a picofarad. In other words, a picofarad is exactly 1/1000000 of a microfarad.