Need to switch between capacitance units for your circuit design? Easily and instantly convert capacitance values between farads, microfarads, nanofarads and picofarads with our handy calculator.
Calculating capacitance is simple with our capacitance conversion calculator. Just add your input value, select your input unit and press calculate, and the calculator will present the value across the four capacitance units in the table on the right.
Wondering how units of capacitance are converted? Check out our table below to see how capacitance is converted across units.
Unit | Symbol | Equivalent in Farads |
|---|---|---|
| Farad | F | Base unit |
| Microfarad | µF | 1×10−6 F |
| Nanofarad | nF | 1×10−9 F |
| Picofarad | pF | 1×10−12 F |
Q: Why are there multiple units of capacitance?
A: Capacitor values can range from tiny which are most commonly found in high frequency circuits to very large, which you will most probably find in applications like power supplies. The different values make them easier to read and a lot more manageable.
Q: How do you measure capacitance?
A: The formula for capacitance requires you to multiply or divide by powers of ten, as shown in the table above. However, our calculator will work it out for you instantly.
Q: Are millifarads used much in industry?
A: A millifarad is equal to 1000 microfarads, so it would sit between farads and microfarads in the table above. They are not commonly used though as microfarads are the preferred unit of measurement.
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