How many nanofarads are in one picofarad?

One picofarad equals exactly 0.001 nanofarads. The pico prefix represents 10⁻¹² and nano represents 10⁻⁹, so 1 pF = 10⁻¹² F = 0.001 × 10⁻⁹ F = 0.001 nF.

When is nF used instead of pF?

Nanofarads are typical for decoupling, bypass, and filter capacitors in general-purpose electronics. Picofarads are common for very small capacitances found in RF circuits, crystal oscillator loads, and antenna matching networks.

How do I convert nanofarads back to picofarads?

Multiply the nF value by 1,000. For example, 4.7 nF × 1,000 = 4,700 pF. Use the Swap button in this tool to perform the reverse conversion automatically.

What is the relationship between pF, nF, and µF?

1 µF = 1,000 nF = 1,000,000 pF. Picofarads and nanofarads cover the small-capacitance range used in signal and RF circuits, while microfarads are used for larger electrolytic and bulk capacitors.

Does the physical capacitance change when I convert units?

No. Converting between pF and nF is purely a change in unit representation — the actual capacitance of the component is unchanged. 4,700 pF and 4.7 nF describe exactly the same component.

Picofarads to Nanofarads Converter

Name: Picofarads to Nanofarads Converter
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Author: Nham Vu

Enter a capacitance in picofarads (pF) and instantly get the equivalent value in nanofarads (nF); 1 pF = 0.001 nF.

Capacitance Conversion

Value in Picofarads (pF)

Result in Nanofarads (nF)

Formula

nF = pF ÷ 1,000

1 pF = 10^-12 F | 1 nF = 10^-9 F

Quick Reference

Picofarads (pF)	Nanofarads (nF)
10 pF	0.01 nF
100 pF	0.1 nF
470 pF	0.47 nF
1,000 pF	1 nF
4,700 pF	4.7 nF
10,000 pF	10 nF
47,000 pF	47 nF
100,000 pF	100 nF

Summary

Enter a capacitance in picofarads (pF) and instantly get the equivalent value in nanofarads (nF); 1 pF = 0.001 nF.

How it works

Enter the capacitance value in picofarads (pF) in the input field.
The converter divides your value by 1,000 (since 1,000 pF = 1 nF).
The equivalent value in nanofarads (nF) appears instantly.
Use the Swap button to reverse the conversion from nF to pF.
Click the copy icon to copy the result to your clipboard.

Use cases

Convert small RF capacitor values from pF to nF for datasheets that list values in nF.
Match units when comparing capacitor specs across different suppliers or simulation tools.
Verify filter and timing circuit calculations that mix pF and nF notation.
Translate picofarad values from oscilloscope or VNA readings into nanofarad equivalents.
Standardize PCB BOM entries to a consistent capacitance unit.
Cross-check antenna matching network capacitances given in different unit conventions.

Frequently Asked Questions

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