Capacitance converter
Capacitor values jump between pF, nF and µF. 1 µF = 1 000 nF = 1 000 000 pF exactly.
1 microfarad = 1,000 nanofarads
How it’s calculated
nF = µF × 1000
- Multiply the value in microfarads by 1000.
- To go back, divide by 1000 (or multiply by 0.001).
- 1 µF = 1,000 nF · 1 nF = 0.001 µF
Show worked solutionFactor, unit cancellation and rounding, step by step
Find the conversion factor
By definition 1 µF = 0.000001 F and 1 nF = 0.000000001 F, so 1 µF = 1000 nF. Source: BIPM SI Brochure (9th ed.) (SI prefixes and accepted units).
Multiply by the factor written as a fraction
Put µF in the denominator so it cancels, leaving nF.
Calculate (unrounded)
Round the answer
Rounded to 5 significant figures.
Answer: 1000 nF
1 µF in other units
Batch convert µF → nF
- 1 µF = 1000 nF
- 5 µF = 5000 nF
- 10 µF = 10000 nF
- 25 µF = 25000 nF
Common capacitance conversions
Capacitance units and exact definitions
| Unit | System | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| Farad (F) | SI (metric) | Base unit |
| Millifarad (mF) | SI (metric) | 1 mF = 0.001 F |
| Microfarad (µF) | SI (metric) | 1 µF = 0.000001 F |
| Nanofarad (nF) | SI (metric) | 1 nF = 1e-9 F |
| Picofarad (pF) | SI (metric) | 1 pF = 1e-12 F |
Microfarads to nanofarads conversion table
| Microfarads (µF) | Nanofarads (nF) |
|---|---|
| 0.001 µF | 1 nF |
| 0.01 µF | 10 nF |
| 0.022 µF | 22 nF |
| 0.047 µF | 47 nF |
| 0.1 µF | 100 nF |
| 0.22 µF | 220 nF |
| 0.47 µF | 470 nF |
| 1 µF | 1,000 nF |
| 2.2 µF | 2,200 nF |
| 4.7 µF | 4,700 nF |
| 10 µF | 10,000 nF |
| 22 µF | 22,000 nF |
| 47 µF | 47,000 nF |
| 100 µF | 100,000 nF |
| 220 µF | 220,000 nF |
| 470 µF | 470,000 nF |
| 1,000 µF | 1,000,000 nF |
Frequently asked questions
Which capacitance units can I convert?
farads (F), millifarads (mF), microfarads (µF), nanofarads (nF), picofarads (pF).
How accurate are the results?
Every unit is stored with its exact defining factor (NIST SP 811, NIST Handbook 44 or the BIPM SI Brochure). Calculations use double-precision arithmetic and are rounded only for display, to 5 significant figures by default (trailing zeros dropped, so 1 km shows as 1000 m). You can choose Auto (up to 10 digits), fixed decimals or more significant figures, or switch to scientific or engineering notation.