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Picofarads to Farads Converter

Convert picofarads to farads and farads to picofarads instantly. Bidirectional capacitance converter with formula and common values.

pF

Farads

0

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22 pF = 0 F

F = pF × 0.000000000001

Picofarads to Farads: 1 pF equals 1.00000e-12 F. To convert picofarads to farads, multiply by 1.00000e-12 (F = pF × 0.000000000001). For example, 10 pF = 1.00000e-11 F.

How to Convert Picofarads to Farads

To convert from picofarads to farads, multiply the value by 1.00000e-12. The conversion is linear, meaning doubling the input doubles the output.

Conversion Formula

  • Picofarads to Farads: F = pF × 0.000000000001
  • Farads to Picofarads: pF = F × 1,000,000,000,000

Picofarads to Farads Conversion Chart

Picofarads (pF)Farads (F)
0.11.00000e-13
0.252.50000e-13
0.55.00000e-13
11.00000e-12
22.00000e-12
33.00000e-12
55.00000e-12
101.00000e-11
202.00000e-11
252.50000e-11
505.00000e-11
1001.00000e-10
2502.50000e-10
10001.00000e-9

Understanding the Units

What is a Picofarad?

The farad is the SI derived unit of electrical capacitance, equal to one coulomb per volt (1 F = 1 C/V).

Named after Michael Faraday (1791–1867), the English scientist whose discoveries underpin electromagnetism and electrochemistry.

Common contexts: electronics, energy storage.

What is a Farad?

The farad is the SI derived unit of electrical capacitance, equal to one coulomb per volt (1 F = 1 C/V).

Named after Michael Faraday (1791–1867), the English scientist whose discoveries underpin electromagnetism and electrochemistry.

Common contexts: electronics, energy storage.

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FAQ

How do I convert picofarads to farads?

Divide the picofarad value by 1,000,000,000,000 (or multiply by 10⁻¹²). For example, 8,200 pF = 8.2e-9 F.

What is the relationship between picofarads and nanofarads?

One nanofarad equals 1,000 picofarads. So 4,700 pF = 4.7 nF = 0.0047 µF.

Why do RF engineers work in picofarads?

At radio frequencies, the small capacitance values needed for tuning and filtering are naturally expressed in picofarads, avoiding unwieldy decimal fractions of microfarads.

How do I read picofarad values on ceramic capacitors?

Small ceramic capacitors often print the value directly (e.g., "22" means 22 pF) or use a three-digit code where values under 100 are in pF.

How many farads are in 1 picofarad?

1 pF equals 1.00000e-12 F.

How do you convert picofarads to farads?

Multiply the picofarad value by 1.00000e-12. Formula: F = pF × 0.000000000001.

How many farads are in 5 picofarads?

5 pF = 5.00000e-12 F.

How do you convert farads back to picofarads?

Use the inverse formula: pF = F × 1,000,000,000,000. For example, 1 F = 1.00000e+12 pF.

What is the difference between Picofarad and Farad?

The farad is the SI derived unit of electrical capacitance, equal to one coulomb per volt (1 F = 1 C/V). The farad is the SI derived unit of electrical capacitance, equal to one coulomb per volt (1 F = 1 C/V).