Convert microfarad to millifarad
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- 1 µF = 0.001 mF
- 1 mF = 1000 µF
Example: microfarad to millifarad
- 1 microfarad = 0.001 millifarad
Microfarad to millifarad conversion table
| microfarad | millifarad |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.001 |
| 10 | 0.01 |
| 100 | 0.1 |
| 1000 | 1 |
| 10000 | 10 |
Microfarad to millifarad formula
To convert microfarad to millifarad, divide by 1000.
1 µF = 0.001 mF
Example: 1 microfarad = 0.001 millifarad
Common capacitance conversion mistakes
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The µ prefix is often written u in datasheets and on components, because the character is missing from ordinary keyboards. uF and µF are the same unit, the microfarad. The older American form mfd also means microfarad, despite the m.
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The millifarad is almost never used in practice. A component marked mF is usually a microfarad in an older spelling, not a millifarad, which would be a thousand times larger.
Quick microfarad and millifarad conversion quiz
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17 millifarad equals 10 200 microfarad.
Correct answer: 17 millifarad = 17 000 microfarad.
21.3 millifarad equals 21 300 microfarad.
Correct answer: 21.3 millifarad = 21 300 microfarad.
11 millifarad equals 16 500 microfarad.
Correct answer: 11 millifarad = 11 000 microfarad.
36 millifarad equals 36 000 microfarad.
Correct answer: 36 millifarad = 36 000 microfarad.