How many nanofarads are in a microfarad?

1 microfarad (µF) equals exactly 1000 nanofarads (nF). The micro prefix represents 10⁻⁶ and the nano prefix represents 10⁻⁹, so 1 µF = 1 × 10⁻⁶ F and 1 nF = 1 × 10⁻⁹ F, giving the ratio 1 µF / 1 nF = 1000.

How do I convert nF to µF?

Divide the nanofarad value by 1000. For example, 470 nF ÷ 1000 = 0.47 µF. Equivalently, move the decimal point three places to the left.

What does nF mean on a capacitor?

nF stands for nanofarad, a unit of electrical capacitance. One nanofarad is one billionth of a farad (10⁻⁹ F). Capacitors in the 1 nF – 999 nF range are often labeled in nF, while larger values are more commonly labeled in µF.

Is 100 nF the same as 0.1 µF?

Yes. 100 nF ÷ 1000 = 0.1 µF. A 100 nF decoupling capacitor is exactly the same component as a 0.1 µF capacitor — the two notations appear interchangeably on datasheets and schematics.

What are typical capacitor values in nF?

Common ceramic and film capacitor values in nF include 1 nF (= 0.001 µF), 10 nF (= 0.01 µF), 100 nF (= 0.1 µF), and 470 nF (= 0.47 µF). Electrolytic capacitors are usually rated in µF.

Nanofarads to Microfarads Converter

Name: Nanofarads to Microfarads Converter
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Enter a capacitance in nanofarads and instantly get the equivalent in microfarads.

Nanofarads to Microfarads

Nanofarads (nF)

Result

— µF

Common Capacitor Values

Nanofarads (nF)	Microfarads (µF)
1 nF	0.001 µF
10 nF	0.01 µF
22 nF	0.022 µF
47 nF	0.047 µF
100 nF	0.1 µF
220 nF	0.22 µF
470 nF	0.47 µF
1000 nF	1 µF

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Summary

Enter a capacitance in nanofarads and instantly get the equivalent in microfarads.

How it works

Enter the capacitance value in nanofarads (nF) into the input field.
The converter divides your value by 1000 to obtain microfarads.
The result updates in real time as you type.
Copy the result with one click.
Use the reference table to compare your value against common capacitor sizes.

Use cases

Convert capacitor markings from nF to µF when reading datasheets.
Translate circuit schematic values between nanofarad and microfarad notation.
Check filter capacitor sizes when designing audio or power electronics.
Verify component substitutions where one notation uses nF and another uses µF.
Convert values for SPICE simulation parameters that require µF.
Help students understand the relationship between nano and micro prefixes.

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Last updated: 2026-07-23 · Reviewed by Nham Vu