How is capacitance calculated?

C = Q/V where C is farads, Q is coulombs, V is volts.

🔋 Capacitance Conversion Calculator 2026

Q: How do I convert nF to pF?

Multiply by 1,000. pF = nF × 1,000. Example: 100 nF = 100,000 pF.

Q: How do I convert pF to nF?

Divide by 1,000. nF = pF ÷ 1,000. Example: 4,700 pF = 4.7 nF.

Q: How do I convert µF to pF?

Multiply by 1,000,000. pF = µF × 1,000,000. Example: 0.01 µF = 10,000 pF.

Q: What is the SI unit of capacitance?

The farad (F), defined as 1 coulomb per volt. Named after Michael Faraday.

Q: How do I read capacitor markings?

3-digit codes: first two = value, third = zeros. 104 = 100,000 pF = 0.1 µF.

Q: What is the relationship between pF, nF, µF?

1 µF = 1,000 nF = 1,000,000 pF. Each step is ×1,000.

Q: What is a supercapacitor?

Supercapacitors have 1-10,000+ farads for energy storage applications.

Convert between picofarads, nanofarads, microfarads, farads & more

Capacitance Value From Unit

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0.1 µF

100 nF = 0.1 µF

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Understanding Capacitance Units

🔌 Farad (F)

The SI unit of capacitance. One farad = 1 coulomb per volt. Named after Michael Faraday. Most practical capacitors are measured in fractions of a farad.

📱 Microfarad (µF)

One millionth of a farad (10⁻⁶ F). Common for electrolytic and film capacitors. Range: 0.1 µF to 10,000 µF in power supplies and audio.

📻 Nanofarad (nF)

One billionth of a farad (10⁻⁹ F). Used in timing circuits, filters, and coupling. 1 nF = 1,000 pF = 0.001 µF.

🔬 Picofarad (pF)

One trillionth of a farad (10⁻¹² F). Used in RF circuits, sensors, and precision electronics. Range: 1 pF to 10,000 pF typically.

Capacitor Conversion Chart

Unit	Symbol	In Farads	Relationship
Picofarad	`pF`	10⁻¹²	1 pF = 0.001 nF
Nanofarad	`nF`	10⁻⁹	1 nF = 1,000 pF
Microfarad	`µF`	10⁻⁶	1 µF = 1,000 nF
Millifarad	`mF`	10⁻³	1 mF = 1,000 µF
Farad	`F`	1	SI base unit
Kilofarad	`kF`	10³	Supercapacitors
Abfarad	`abF`	10⁹	CGS-EMU
Statfarad	`statF`	1.1126×10⁻¹²	CGS-ESU

Common Capacitor Values

pF	nF	µF	Common Use
10 pF	0.01 nF	0.00001 µF	RF tuning
100 pF	0.1 nF	0.0001 µF	High-frequency bypass
1,000 pF	1 nF	0.001 µF	Audio coupling
10,000 pF	10 nF	0.01 µF	Timing circuits
100,000 pF	100 nF	0.1 µF	Decoupling
1,000,000 pF	1,000 nF	1 µF	Power filtering

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I convert nF to pF?

Multiply by 1,000. pF = nF × 1,000. Example: 100 nF = 100,000 pF. Nanofarads are 1,000 times larger than picofarads.

How do I convert pF to nF?

Divide by 1,000. nF = pF ÷ 1,000. Example: 4,700 pF = 4.7 nF. This is useful when reading ceramic capacitor markings.

How do I convert µF to pF?

Multiply by 1,000,000. pF = µF × 1,000,000. Example: 0.01 µF = 10,000 pF. Move decimal 6 places right.

How do I convert pF to µF?

Divide by 1,000,000. µF = pF ÷ 1,000,000. Example: 100,000 pF = 0.1 µF. Move decimal 6 places left.

What is 0.01 µF in pF?

0.01 µF = 10,000 pF (or 10 nF). This is a common value for decoupling capacitors (often marked 103 on ceramics).

What is 100 nF in µF?

100 nF = 0.1 µF. Also equal to 100,000 pF. This is one of the most common decoupling capacitor values (marked 104).

What is 1000 pF in µF?

1,000 pF = 0.001 µF = 1 nF. Often marked as 102 on ceramic capacitors. Used in audio and signal circuits.

What is 10000 pF in µF?

10,000 pF = 0.01 µF = 10 nF. Marked as 103 on ceramic capacitors. Common in timing and filter circuits.

What is the SI unit of capacitance?

The farad (F) is the SI unit, defined as 1 coulomb per volt. Named after Michael Faraday. Most capacitors use µF, nF, or pF due to the farad being very large.

What is an abfarad?

The abfarad is the CGS electromagnetic unit = 10⁹ farads = 1 gigafarad. Rarely used in modern electronics.

What is a statfarad?

The statfarad is the CGS electrostatic unit ≈ 1.1126 pF. Related to speed of light in CGS. Historical unit.

How do I read capacitor markings?

3-digit codes: first two digits = value, third = zeros. 104 = 10 + 4 zeros = 100,000 pF = 0.1 µF. 103 = 10,000 pF. 102 = 1,000 pF.

What is the relationship between pF, nF, and µF?

1 µF = 1,000 nF = 1,000,000 pF. Each step is ×1,000. Think: micro → nano → pico, each 1,000× smaller.

What capacitor values are most common?

E12 series: 10, 12, 15, 18, 22, 27, 33, 39, 47, 56, 68, 82 (and ×10 multiples). Common: 100 pF, 1 nF, 10 nF, 100 nF, 1 µF, 10 µF, 100 µF.

What is a supercapacitor?

Supercapacitors (ultracapacitors) have 1-10,000+ farads—vastly more than normal capacitors. Used for energy storage, backup power, and regenerative braking.

How is capacitance related to coulombs and volts?

C = Q/V where C is capacitance (farads), Q is charge (coulombs), V is voltage (volts). 1 farad = 1 coulomb per volt.

How accurate is this capacitor converter?

Uses JavaScript double-precision (64-bit) with ~15-16 significant digits. Standard capacitor tolerances are typically 5-20%, so calculator precision far exceeds component accuracy.