Capacitance Conversion Calculator
Convert capacitance between farads, millifarads, microfarads, nanofarads, and picofarads. Capacitor values span a huge range, so this converter lets you switch units instantly — handy when a datasheet lists µF but your schematic uses nF or pF.
Formula
Convert to farads (× unit factor), then divide by the target unit factor
- Capacitance is measured in farads (F); one farad is a very large unit, so practical capacitors use sub-multiples.
- 1 F = 1,000 mF = 1,000,000 µF = 1,000,000,000 nF = 1,000,000,000,000 pF.
- To convert, express the value in farads using the source unit, then divide by the target unit's factor.
- Common steps: 1 µF = 1,000 nF, and 1 nF = 1,000 pF.
- Use the In Farads output as a check when chaining conversions across several units.
1 µF to nanofarads
Inputs
- Capacitance Value: 1
- From Unit: uF
- To Unit: nF
1 µF = 1 × 10⁻⁶ F. Dividing by 10⁻⁹ (nF) gives 1,000 nF. So 1 µF = 1,000 nF.
Frequently asked questions
How many nanofarads are in a microfarad?
1 microfarad (µF) equals 1,000 nanofarads (nF). Likewise, 1 nF equals 1,000 picofarads (pF).
Why are capacitors rarely measured in farads?
A farad is enormous in practical terms. Typical capacitors range from a few picofarads to thousands of microfarads, so sub-units like µF, nF, and pF are far more convenient.
What does a code like 104 mean on a capacitor?
It's shorthand in picofarads: the first two digits are significant figures and the third is the number of zeros. 104 means 10 followed by 4 zeros = 100,000 pF = 100 nF = 0.1 µF.
Is 0.1 µF the same as 100 nF?
Yes. 0.1 µF = 100 nF = 100,000 pF — they're three ways of writing the same capacitance.