Millifarad (mF)
One thousandth of a farad.
What is a millifarad?
- Symbol
- mF
- Quantity
- Capacitance
- Unit system
- SI
- Definition
- One thousandth of a farad.
- Exact
- Yes, the value is exact by definition
- Source
- SI Brochure, 9th edition (BIPM, 2019)
Common applications
Used occasionally for very large electrolytic capacitors and capacitor banks.
Millifarad in other capacitance units
Millifarad quick reference
| Millifarad | Microfarad | Nanofarad | Farad |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mF | = 1000 µF | = 1000000 nF | = 0.001 F |
| 10 mF | = 10000 µF | = 10000000 nF | = 0.01 F |
| 100 mF | = 100000 µF | = 100000000 nF | = 0.1 F |
| 1000 mF | = 1000000 µF | = 1000000000 nF | = 1 F |
Where the millifarad fits
The next smaller capacitance unit is the microfarad (µF). 1 mF = 1000 µF, and 1 µF = 0.001 mF.
The next larger capacitance unit is the farad (F). 1 mF = 0.001 F, and 1 F = 1000 mF.
Frequently asked questions
- How many microfarads are in one millifarad?
- One millifarad = 1000 µF (microfarads).
- How many nanofarads are in one millifarad?
- One millifarad = 1000000 nF (nanofarads).
- How many farads are in one millifarad?
- One millifarad = 0.001 F (farads).