How many picofarads are in one microfarad?

One microfarad (1 µF) equals exactly 1,000,000 picofarads (1,000,000 pF). The prefix "micro" means 10⁻⁶ and "pico" means 10⁻¹², so 1 µF = 10⁶ pF.

What is the formula to convert pF to µF?

Divide the picofarad value by 1,000,000: µF = pF ÷ 1,000,000. For example, 100 pF ÷ 1,000,000 = 0.0001 µF.

Why are small capacitors rated in picofarads instead of microfarads?

Picofarads produce whole-number values for the tiny capacitances used in RF and high-frequency circuits. Expressing 100 pF as 0.0001 µF is error-prone; 100 pF is cleaner and less likely to be misread.

What is the difference between µF and uF?

They are the same unit. "µF" uses the Greek letter mu (µ) for "micro", while "uF" is the ASCII substitute used in software, datasheets, and schematics that cannot render the µ character.

Can I convert a decimal number of picofarads?

Yes. Enter any positive number, including decimals such as 22.5 pF or 0.5 pF. The converter handles them correctly and rounds to 6 significant figures to avoid floating-point noise.

How many nanofarads are in one picofarad?

One picofarad equals 0.001 nanofarads (0.001 nF). Equivalently, 1,000 pF = 1 nF. Nanofarads sit between picofarads and microfarads on the capacitance scale.

Picofarads to Microfarads Converter

Enter a capacitance value in picofarads and instantly see the equivalent in microfarads plus nanofarads and farads.

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Capacitance Unit Reference

Unit	Symbol	Value in pF	Equivalence
Picofarad	pF	1	Base of this conversion
Nanofarad	nF	1,000	1 nF = 1,000 pF
Microfarad	µF	1,000,000	1 µF = 1,000,000 pF
Millifarad	mF	1,000,000,000	1 mF = 10⁹ pF
Farad	F	1,000,000,000,000	1 F = 10¹² pF

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Summary

Enter a capacitance value in picofarads and instantly see the equivalent in microfarads plus nanofarads and farads.

How it works

Enter a capacitance value in picofarads (pF) in the input field.
The converter divides by 1,000,000 to produce microfarads (µF).
Results for nanofarads (nF) and farads (F) are computed simultaneously.
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Use the quick-preset buttons for common pF values, or click Clear to reset.

Use cases

Converting RF capacitor values from pF to µF when comparing datasheets.
Translating oscillator load-capacitance specs into circuit-simulator units.
Checking ceramic capacitor ratings during PCB layout reviews.
Teaching students the relationship between picofarad and microfarad scales.
Converting antenna tuning capacitor values across unit conventions.
Verifying SPICE model parameters that mix pF and µF notation.

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Last updated: 2026-09-19 · Reviewed by Nham Vu