Nanofarads to Microfarads Converter

1 nanofarad (nF) equals 0.001 microfarads (µF).

Quick answer

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

1 nanofarad = 0.001 microfarads

How to convert nanofarads to microfarads

µF = nF ÷ 1,000

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

Example: 42 nF to µF

  1. Start with the value in nanofarads: 42 nF.
  2. Divide by 1,000: 42 ÷ 1,000 = 0.042.
  3. Result: 42 nanofarads = 0.042 microfarads.

Going the other way, 1 microfarad = 1,000 nanofarads, so to convert microfarads back to nanofarads you multiply by the same number. See microfarads to nanofarads.

Nanofarads to microfarads conversion table

Nanofarads (nF)Microfarads (µF)
0.1 nF 0.0001 µF
0.2 nF 0.0002 µF
0.3 nF 0.0003 µF
0.4 nF 0.0004 µF
0.5 nF 0.0005 µF
0.6 nF 0.0006 µF
0.7 nF 0.0007 µF
0.8 nF 0.0008 µF
0.9 nF 0.0009 µF
1 nF 0.001 µF
1.5 nF 0.0015 µF
2 nF 0.002 µF
2.5 nF 0.0025 µF
3 nF 0.003 µF
3.5 nF 0.0035 µF
4 nF 0.004 µF
4.5 nF 0.0045 µF
5 nF 0.005 µF
6 nF 0.006 µF
7 nF 0.007 µF
7.5 nF 0.0075 µF
8 nF 0.008 µF
9 nF 0.009 µF
10 nF 0.01 µF
11 nF 0.011 µF
12 nF 0.012 µF
13 nF 0.013 µF
14 nF 0.014 µF
15 nF 0.015 µF
16 nF 0.016 µF
17 nF 0.017 µF
18 nF 0.018 µF
19 nF 0.019 µF
20 nF 0.02 µF
21 nF 0.021 µF
22 nF 0.022 µF
23 nF 0.023 µF
24 nF 0.024 µF
25 nF 0.025 µF
26 nF 0.026 µF

More nF to µF values

What is a nanofarad?

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

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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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Frequently asked questions

How many microfarads are in a nanofarad?

One nanofarad is 0.001 microfarads.

How many nanofarads are in a microfarad?

One microfarad is 1,000 nanofarads.

What is the formula to convert nanofarads to microfarads?

µF = nF ÷ 1,000.