Microfarads to Nanofarads Converter

1 microfarad (µF) equals 1,000 nanofarads (nF).

Quick answer

  • 1 microfarad = 1,000 nanofarads
  • 1 nanofarad = 0.001 microfarads
  • Formula: nF = µF × 1,000

1 microfarad = 1,000 nanofarads

How to convert microfarads to nanofarads

nF = µF × 1,000

To convert microfarads to nanofarads, multiply the number of microfarads by 1,000.

Example: 42 µF to nF

  1. Start with the value in microfarads: 42 µF.
  2. Multiply by 1,000: 42 × 1,000 = 42,000.
  3. Result: 42 microfarads = 42,000 nanofarads.

Going the other way, 1 nanofarad = 0.001 microfarads, so to convert nanofarads back to microfarads you divide by the same number. See nanofarads to microfarads.

Microfarads to nanofarads conversion table

Microfarads (µF)Nanofarads (nF)
0.1 µF 100 nF
0.2 µF 200 nF
0.3 µF 300 nF
0.4 µF 400 nF
0.5 µF 500 nF
0.6 µF 600 nF
0.7 µF 700 nF
0.8 µF 800 nF
0.9 µF 900 nF
1 µF 1,000 nF
1.5 µF 1,500 nF
2 µF 2,000 nF
2.5 µF 2,500 nF
3 µF 3,000 nF
3.5 µF 3,500 nF
4 µF 4,000 nF
4.5 µF 4,500 nF
5 µF 5,000 nF
6 µF 6,000 nF
7 µF 7,000 nF
7.5 µF 7,500 nF
8 µF 8,000 nF
9 µF 9,000 nF
10 µF 10,000 nF
11 µF 11,000 nF
12 µF 12,000 nF
13 µF 13,000 nF
14 µF 14,000 nF
15 µF 15,000 nF
16 µF 16,000 nF
17 µF 17,000 nF
18 µF 18,000 nF
19 µF 19,000 nF
20 µF 20,000 nF
21 µF 21,000 nF
22 µF 22,000 nF
23 µF 23,000 nF
24 µF 24,000 nF
25 µF 25,000 nF
26 µF 26,000 nF

More µF to nF values

What is a microfarad?

The microfarad is the usual unit for electrolytic capacitors, motor run and start capacitors and power supply filtering.

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What is a nanofarad?

The nanofarad is common for ceramic and film capacitors in audio and signal circuits.

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Frequently asked questions

How many nanofarads are in a microfarad?

One microfarad is 1,000 nanofarads.

How many microfarads are in a nanofarad?

One nanofarad is 0.001 microfarads.

What is the formula to convert microfarads to nanofarads?

nF = µF × 1,000.