Microfarad (µF)
One millionth of a farad. Electrolytic and motor-run capacitors are rated in µF.
What is a microfarad?
- Symbol
- µF
- Quantity
- Capacitance
- Unit system
- SI
- Definition
- One millionth of a farad. Electrolytic and motor-run capacitors are rated in µF.
- Exact
- Yes, the value is exact by definition
- Source
- SI Brochure, 9th edition (BIPM, 2019)
Common applications
Used for electrolytic, film and motor-run capacitors, such as those in air conditioners and power supplies.
Microfarad in other capacitance units
- 1 µF = 0.000001 FMicrofarad to Farad converter
- 1 µF = 0.001 mFMillifarad
- 1 µF = 1000 nFMicrofarad to Nanofarad converter
- 1 µF = 1000000 pFMicrofarad to Picofarad converter
- 1 µF = 1e-15 abFAbfarad
- 1 µF = 898755.17873681764 statFStatfarad
Microfarad quick reference
| Microfarad | Farad | Nanofarad | Picofarad |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 µF | = 0.000001 F | = 1000 nF | = 1000000 pF |
| 10 µF | = 0.00001 F | = 10000 nF | = 10000000 pF |
| 100 µF | = 0.0001 F | = 100000 nF | = 100000000 pF |
| 1000 µF | = 0.001 F | = 1000000 nF | = 1000000000 pF |
Where the microfarad fits
The next smaller capacitance unit is the nanofarad (nF). 1 µF = 1000 nF, and 1 nF = 0.001 µF.
The next larger capacitance unit is the millifarad (mF). 1 µF = 0.001 mF, and 1 mF = 1000 µF.
Frequently asked questions
- How many farads are in one microfarad?
- One microfarad = 0.000001 F (farads).
- How many nanofarads are in one microfarad?
- One microfarad = 1000 nF (nanofarads).
- How many picofarads are in one microfarad?
- One microfarad = 1000000 pF (picofarads).