Picofarads to Nanofarads Converter
Instantly convert Picofarads (pF) to Nanofarads (nF) and vice versa. Accurate, free capacitance converter for electronics, capacitor datasheets and circuit design.
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Common Picofarad to Nanofarad Conversions
Standard conversions for quick lookup when reading capacitor datasheets, colour codes or schematic values.
| Picofarads (pF) | Nanofarads (nF) | Common Use Case |
|---|---|---|
| 10 pF | 0.01 nF | RF trimmer / crystal load capacitor |
| 22 pF | 0.022 nF | Crystal oscillator loading |
| 100 pF | 0.1 nF | High-frequency decoupling |
| 470 pF | 0.47 nF | Snubber / small filter capacitor |
| 1,000 pF | 1 nF | General-purpose ceramic capacitor |
| 4,700 pF | 4.7 nF | Audio filter capacitor |
| 10,000 pF | 10 nF | Timing circuit capacitor |
| 100,000 pF | 100 nF | Digital IC decoupling (0.1 µF) |
Picofarads to Nanofarads FAQ
Everything you need to know about converting between picofarad and nanofarad capacitance values.
Divide the picofarad value by 1,000 to get nanofarads, since 1 nanofarad equals 1,000 picofarads. For example, 470 pF equals 0.47 nF.
Multiply the nanofarad value by 1,000 to get picofarads. For example, 0.1 nF equals 100 pF.
The farad is a very large unit, so practical capacitors are labelled in smaller prefixes: picofarads (pF) for very small values used in RF and timing circuits, nanofarads (nF) for mid-range values, and microfarads (µF) for larger filtering and smoothing capacitors.
Small ceramic capacitors used for oscillator loading or RF decoupling are often 10 pF to 100 pF. Timing and filter capacitors are commonly 1 nF to 100 nF, while values above 100 nF are usually expressed in microfarads instead.