Millifarads (mF)
The millifarad is rarely written; large capacitors are usually labeled in µF instead (1 mF = 1,000 µF).
Convert millifarads to any capacitance unit
1 millifarad = 1,000 microfarads
Quick facts
- Unit
- Millifarad (plural: millifarads)
- Symbol
- mF
- Measures
- Capacitance
- System
- SI
- Equals
- 0.001 farads
- Definition
- 0.001 F.
1 millifarad in other units
| Microfarads | 1,000 µF |
| Nanofarads | 1,000,000 nF |
| Picofarads | 1,000,000,000 pF |
| Farads | 0.001 F |
What is a millifarad?
The millifarad is rarely written; large capacitors are usually labeled in µF instead (1 mF = 1,000 µF).
Where the millifarad sits among capacitance units
The millifarad is number 8 of 11 on our scale of capacitance units, ordered from smallest to largest.
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Frequently asked questions
What is a millifarad?
The millifarad is rarely written; large capacitors are usually labeled in µF instead (1 mF = 1,000 µF).
How is the millifarad defined?
0.001 F.
How many microfarads are in a millifarad?
One millifarad equals 1,000 microfarads.
How many nanofarads are in a millifarad?
One millifarad equals 1,000,000 nanofarads.
How many picofarads are in a millifarad?
One millifarad equals 1,000,000,000 picofarads.