Capacitance Converter
Convert capacitance between farads, millifarads, microfarads, nanofarads, and picofarads.
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Enter a capacitance value and choose a from/to unit to convert between farads, microfarads, nanofarads, and picofarads.
Your result
1,000
Converted value
AI explanation
Formula
Converted value = amount × (from-unit-to-farads factor) ÷ (to-unit-to-farads factor)Worked example
1 microfarad to nanofarads
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Amount | 1 |
| From unit | uf |
| To unit | nf |
| Converted value | 1000 |
Assumptions
- Uses SI metric prefixes throughout (milli = 10⁻³, micro = 10⁻⁶, nano = 10⁻⁹, pico = 10⁻¹²).
Frequently asked questions
Why are most capacitors labeled in microfarads or picofarads?
A full farad is an enormous amount of capacitance for most electronics — practical capacitors are usually in the microfarad (µF), nanofarad (nF), or picofarad (pF) range.
How many nanofarads are in a microfarad?
1 microfarad = 1,000 nanofarads — useful when a datasheet and a circuit diagram use different unit prefixes for the same component.
When would I see farads used directly?
Large supercapacitors, used for short-term energy storage and backup power, are often rated directly in farads.