Authoritative definitions of the International System of Units and SI prefixes.
Unit conversion
Farads to Picofarads Converter
1 F = 1,000,000,000,000 pF. Enter a value to convert F to pF, then use the formula and table below. Displayed digits may be rounded.
Electrical unitsInstant result
Decimals
Formula result = input × 1 ÷ 1e-12. 1 F = 1,000,000,000,000 pF
Nonzero results too small for the selected decimal places use scientific notation.
Nonzero results too small for the selected decimal places use scientific notation.
Common examples
One value, several units
Millifarads1,000 mF
Microfarads1,000,000 µF
Nanofarads1,000,000,000 nF
Picofarads1,000,000,000,000 pF
Conversion table
| F | pF |
|---|---|
| 1 F | 1,000,000,000,000 pF |
| 2 F | 2,000,000,000,000 pF |
| 5 F | 5,000,000,000,000 pF |
| 10 F | 10,000,000,000,000 pF |
| 25 F | 25,000,000,000,000 pF |
| 50 F | 50,000,000,000,000 pF |
| 100 F | 100,000,000,000,000 pF |
Conversion chart
1 F1,000,000,000,000 pF
5 F5,000,000,000,000 pF
10 F10,000,000,000,000 pF
25 F25,000,000,000,000 pF
50 F50,000,000,000,000 pF
Worked example
1 F = 1,000,000,000,000 pF. Apply the selected conversion formula to other input values.
Unit definition
Farads (F) One farads equals 1 farad.
Unit history
Farads is represented here using its modern SI definition or an internationally accepted relationship to an SI base unit.
Step by step
1. Parse the value, including fractions.
2. Convert F to farad.
3. Convert the base value to pF and apply your display precision.
Understand the result before using it
Farads to Picofarads converts a value measured in Farads (F) into the equivalent value in Picofarads (pF). The numerical value changes because the size and definition of the selected unit changes; the underlying quantity does not.
Calculated result
The conversion follows the displayed unit relationship. Display rounding can hide additional digits, and measured inputs cannot become more accurate merely by changing units.
Formula, assumptions, and example
Formula
result = input × 1 ÷ 1e-12
Assumptions
- Farads and Picofarads represent the same capacitance quantity.
- The input is expressed in F; the output is expressed in pF.
- The unit definitions and conventional relationship shown on this page apply.
Worked example
1 F = 1,000,000,000,000 pF. For another value, apply the same relationship and round only to the precision your source measurement supports.
When to use it
Good uses
- Read a F measurement in a document that expects pF.
- Compare a farads value with a value reported in picofarads.
- Check the F to pF arithmetic before copying the result into another calculation.
Limitations
Common mistakes to avoid
- Do not confuse F with another unit that has a similar name or symbol.
- Round the output to a precision justified by the original measurement.
- Verify safety-critical, regulated, laboratory, and contractual conversions against the controlling standard.
Sources and further reading
These references explain the underlying standards or provide authoritative context. Your own contract, institution, clinician, product documentation, local code, or governing standard may be the controlling source.
Guidance on unit names, symbols, conversions, and numerical presentation.
Questions about this calculation
How do I convert Farads to Picofarads?
result = input × 1 ÷ 1e-12. Input is in F; result is in pF. 1 F = 1,000,000,000,000 pF. The displayed digits may be rounded.
What is 1 F in pF?
1 F = 1,000,000,000,000 pF. The displayed digits may be rounded.
Can I reverse the F to pF conversion?
Yes. Swap the source and target units in the converter. The reverse relationship converts pF back to F.
Is the Farads to Picofarads result exact?
The conversion follows the displayed unit relationship. Display rounding can hide additional digits, and measured inputs cannot become more accurate merely by changing units.