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Convert millifarad to microfarad

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

Millifarad to microfarad conversion table

millifarad microfarad
1 1000
10 10000
100 100000
1000 1000000
10000 10000000

Millifarad to microfarad formula

To convert millifarad to microfarad, multiply by 1000.

1 mF = 1000 µF
Example: 1 millifarad = 1000 microfarad

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 millifarad and microfarad conversion quiz

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8.2 microfarad equals 0.0164 millifarad.

Correct answer: 8.2 microfarad = 0.0082 millifarad.

6.1 millifarad equals 3 660 microfarad.

Correct answer: 6.1 millifarad = 6 100 microfarad.

2.8 millifarad equals 2 800 microfarad.

Correct answer: 2.8 millifarad = 2 800 microfarad.

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