maratoolHow to convert µF, nF, and pF capacitor values
Type a capacitance — read F, mF, µF, nF, or pF instantly.
Schematics mix 0.1 µF, 100 nF, and 100000 pF — the same part written three ways. The Capacitance Converter makes the prefix jumps explicit.
How it works
- Pick units — "Microfarad (µF)" to "Nanofarad (nF)", or any other pair.
- Type a value — the result updates as you type, with swap and copy.
- Copy — one click, with "Copied!" feedback.
Capacitance conversion factors
Every unit converts through the farad (the base unit). To convert A → B, multiply by A's factor and divide by B's:
| Unit | = this many farads |
|---|---|
| Kilofarad (kF) | 1,000 |
| Farad (F) | 1 |
| Millifarad (mF) | 0.001 |
| Microfarad (µF) | 1.0000 × 10^-6 |
| Nanofarad (nF) | 1.0000 × 10^-9 |
| Picofarad (pF) | 1.0000 × 10^-12 |
| Abfarad (abF) | 1.0000 × 10^9 |
| Statfarad (statF) | 1.1127 × 10^-12 |
When you need it
The ladder is factors of 1,000: pF → nF → µF → mF → F. Decoupling caps are usually 100 nF (0.1 µF), bulk electrolytics 10–1000 µF, and RF trimmers a few pF.
Sources & methodology
Conversion factors follow NIST Special Publication 811; exact-by-definition factors are marked in the tool itself. All math runs client-side in your browser — nothing is uploaded.
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