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Picofarad to Nanofarad Converter

1 picofarad is exactly 0.001 nanofarads. Convert picofarads (pF) to nanofarads (nF) below: type a value and the result updates as you type.

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Picofarad to Nanofarad conversion

1 pF = 0.001 nFone picofarad in nanofarads

1 nF = 1000 pFone nanofarad in picofarads

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

Nanofarad (nF): One billionth of a farad.

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

How to convert picofarads to nanofarads

To convert picofarads to nanofarads, multiply the number of picofarads by 0.001.

Formula

nF = pF × 0.001

Examples

  • 5 pF = 5 × 0.001 = 0.005 nF
  • 25 pF = 25 × 0.001 = 0.025 nF
  • 100 pF = 100 × 0.001 = 0.1 nF

Picofarad to Nanofarad conversion table

Picofarad to Nanofarad
Picofarad (pF)Nanofarad (nF)
0.1 pF0.0001 nF
0.5 pF0.0005 nF
1 pF0.001 nF
2 pF0.002 nF
3 pF0.003 nF
5 pF0.005 nF
10 pF0.01 nF
20 pF0.02 nF
25 pF0.025 nF
50 pF0.05 nF
100 pF0.1 nF
250 pF0.25 nF
500 pF0.5 nF
1000 pF1 nF

Values rounded to 10 significant digits where needed.

Frequently asked questions

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