Authoritative definitions of the International System of Units and SI prefixes.
Unit conversion
Picofarads to Nanofarads Converter
1 pF = 0.001 nF. Enter a value to convert pF to nF, then use the formula and table below. Displayed digits may be rounded.
Electrical unitsInstant result
Decimals
Formula result = input × 1e-12 ÷ 1e-9. 1 pF = 0.001 nF
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
Farads1.00000e-12 F
Millifarads1.00000e-9 mF
Microfarads1.00000e-6 µF
Nanofarads0.001 nF
Conversion table
| pF | nF |
|---|---|
| 1 pF | 0.001 nF |
| 2 pF | 0.002 nF |
| 5 pF | 0.005 nF |
| 10 pF | 0.01 nF |
| 25 pF | 0.025 nF |
| 50 pF | 0.05 nF |
| 100 pF | 0.1 nF |
Conversion chart
1 pF0.001 nF
5 pF0.005 nF
10 pF0.01 nF
25 pF0.025 nF
50 pF0.05 nF
Worked example
1 pF = 0.001 nF. Apply the selected conversion formula to other input values.
Unit definition
Picofarads (pF) One picofarads equals 0.000000000001 farad.
Unit history
Picofarads 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 pF to farad.
3. Convert the base value to nF and apply your display precision.
Understand the result before using it
Picofarads to Nanofarads converts a value measured in Picofarads (pF) into the equivalent value in Nanofarads (nF). 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 × 1e-12 ÷ 1e-9
Assumptions
- Picofarads and Nanofarads represent the same capacitance quantity.
- The input is expressed in pF; the output is expressed in nF.
- The unit definitions and conventional relationship shown on this page apply.
Worked example
1 pF = 0.001 nF. 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 pF measurement in a document that expects nF.
- Compare a picofarads value with a value reported in nanofarads.
- Check the pF to nF arithmetic before copying the result into another calculation.
Limitations
Common mistakes to avoid
- Do not confuse pF 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 Picofarads to Nanofarads?
result = input × 1e-12 ÷ 1e-9. Input is in pF; result is in nF. 1 pF = 0.001 nF. The displayed digits may be rounded.
What is 1 pF in nF?
1 pF = 0.001 nF. The displayed digits may be rounded.
Can I reverse the pF to nF conversion?
Yes. Swap the source and target units in the converter. The reverse relationship converts nF back to pF.
Is the Picofarads to Nanofarads 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.