Capacitance conversion

Convert Picofarad to Nanofarad

1 picofarad (pF) equals 0.001 nanofarad (nF). Enter any value below to convert from pF to nF.

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1 pF = 0.001 nF

All Capacitance units

From 1 pF
UnitValue
Femtofarad fF 1,000
Picofarad pF 1
Nanofarad nF 0.001
Microfarad μF 0.000001
Millifarad mF 0.000000001
Farad F 1e-12
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Formula

pF to nF conversion formula

Use this relationship for a direct conversion:

nF = pF x 0.001

Worked example

2 pF = 0.002 nF.

All SI prefix relationships are exact.

Quick reference

Picofarad to Nanofarad table

Picofarad (pF)Nanofarad (nF)
0.010.00001
0.10.0001
10.001
20.002
50.005
100.01
250.025
500.05
1000.1
1,0001

From unit

About the picofarad

One trillionth of a farad.

Symbol: pF

To unit

About the nanofarad

One billionth of a farad.

Symbol: nF

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Conversion standard

Definitions are checked against BIPM SI Brochure: farad. Calculations use full internal precision before display rounding.

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Questions

pF to nF FAQ

How do you convert picofarad to nanofarad?

Use the formula nF = pF x 0.001. 1 picofarad (pF) equals 0.001 nanofarad (nF).

Is the pF to nF conversion exact?

Both unit definitions use exact factors. Only the displayed decimal may be rounded.