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Convert nanofarad to microfarad

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  • 1 nF = 0.001 µF
  • 1 µF = 1000 nF

Nanofarad to microfarad conversion table

nanofarad microfarad
1 0.001
10 0.01
100 0.1
1000 1
10000 10

Nanofarad to microfarad formula

To convert nanofarad to microfarad, divide by 1000.

1 nF = 0.001 µF
Example: 1 nanofarad = 0.001 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 picofarad and the nanofarad sit a factor of 1000 apart and are constantly mixed up in circuit diagrams: 100 nF is 100,000 pF. A ceramic capacitor marked 104 is exactly that 100 nF.
  • 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 nanofarad and microfarad conversion quiz

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24.2 microfarad equals 12 100 nanofarad.

Correct answer: 24.2 microfarad = 24 200 nanofarad.

12.7 nanofarad equals 0.019 microfarad.

Correct answer: 12.7 nanofarad = 0.0127 microfarad.

8 nanofarad equals 0.004 microfarad.

Correct answer: 8 nanofarad = 0.008 microfarad.

13.2 microfarad equals 13 200 nanofarad.

Correct answer: 13.2 microfarad = 13 200 nanofarad.

230 microfarad equals 460 000 nanofarad.

Correct answer: 230 microfarad = 230 000 nanofarad.

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