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Convert microfarad to millifarad

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  • 1 µF = 0.001 mF
  • 1 mF = 1000 µF

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

  • 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.
  • 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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11.5 microfarad equals 0.0115 millifarad.

Correct answer: 11.5 microfarad = 0.0115 millifarad.

8.7 millifarad equals 4 350 microfarad.

Correct answer: 8.7 millifarad = 8 700 microfarad.

10.6 millifarad equals 10 600 microfarad.

Correct answer: 10.6 millifarad = 10 600 microfarad.

13.5 millifarad equals 13 500 microfarad.

Correct answer: 13.5 millifarad = 13 500 microfarad.

24.2 microfarad equals 0.0145 millifarad.

Correct answer: 24.2 microfarad = 0.0242 millifarad.

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