How many farads are in one picofarad?

One picofarad equals exactly 1 × 10⁻¹² farads (0.000000000001 F). The prefix "pico" denotes 10⁻¹², so 1 pF = 0.000000000001 F.

Why are capacitors rated in picofarads rather than farads?

Most RF and small signal capacitors have very small capacitance values. Expressing them in picofarads avoids long strings of zeros. For example, a 100 pF capacitor is far easier to read and write than 0.0000000001 F.

Where are picofarad-range capacitors commonly used?

Picofarad capacitors appear in RF tuning circuits, crystal oscillators, antenna matching networks, high-frequency filters, and bypass decoupling on IC power pins. Values typically range from 1 pF to about 1000 pF (1 nF) in these applications.

How do I convert picofarads to microfarads?

Divide the picofarad value by 1,000,000 (1 × 10⁶) to get microfarads. For example, 1000 pF = 0.001 µF. Or convert to farads first (multiply by 10⁻¹²) and then to microfarads (multiply by 10⁶).

How do I convert picofarads to nanofarads?

Divide the picofarad value by 1000 to get nanofarads. For example, 470 pF = 0.47 nF. Nanofarads (nF) sit between picofarads and microfarads on the scale.

Picofarads to Farads Converter

Name: Picofarads to Farads Converter
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Author: Nham Vu

Enter a capacitance in picofarads (pF) and instantly get the equivalent in farads (F); 1 pF = 1 × 10⁻¹² F.

Capacitance Conversion

Value in Picofarads (pF)

Result in Farads (F)

Formula

Farads = Picofarads × 10⁻¹²

1 pF = 0.000000000001 F

Quick Reference

Picofarads (pF)	Farads (F)
1 pF	1 × 10⁻¹² F
10 pF	1 × 10⁻¹¹ F
100 pF	1 × 10⁻¹⁰ F
470 pF	4.7 × 10⁻¹⁰ F
1,000 pF	1 × 10⁻⁹ F
10,000 pF	1 × 10⁻⁸ F
100,000 pF	1 × 10⁻⁷ F
1,000,000 pF	1 × 10⁻⁶ F

Summary

Enter a capacitance in picofarads (pF) and instantly get the equivalent in farads (F); 1 pF = 1 × 10⁻¹² F.

How it works

Enter the capacitance value in picofarads (pF) in the input field.
The converter multiplies your value by 1 × 10⁻¹² to get farads.
The result in farads (F) appears instantly below.
Use the swap button to reverse the conversion from farads to picofarads.
Copy the result to clipboard with one click.

Use cases

Convert capacitor values from datasheets (pF) into SI base units (F) for circuit equations.
Check resonant frequency calculations for LC filters and RF oscillators.
Verify capacitance in antenna matching networks and impedance tuners.
Cross-check SPICE simulation parameters that require values in farads.
Convert surface-mount capacitor markings to farads for design verification.
Translate pF values into farads when entering specs into simulation software.

Frequently Asked Questions

Last updated: 2026-07-24 · Reviewed by Nham Vu