Picofarad to Farad Converter
Convert Picofarads to Farads
Quick Conversions
How to Convert Picofarads to Farads
To convert from picofarads (pF) to farads (F), you divide the capacitance in picofarads by 1,000,000,000,000. For more information about picofarads as a unit of measurement, visit our picofarads page.
Formula
Farads = Picofarads / 1,000,000,000,000
or
F = pF / 1,000,000,000,000
Examples
- 1 pF = 1 / 1,000,000,000,000 = 0.000000000001 F
- 10 pF = 10 / 1,000,000,000,000 = 0.00000000001 F
- 100 pF = 100 / 1,000,000,000,000 = 0.0000000001 F
- 1,000 pF = 1,000 / 1,000,000,000,000 = 0.000000001 F
When to Convert Picofarads to Farads
This conversion is useful when dealing with electronic components, as picofarads are a very common unit for practical capacitors, especially in high-frequency circuits.
Electronics Design
In circuit design, capacitors are typically specified in microfarads, nanofarads, or picofarads, making this conversion essential.
RF Engineering
Radio frequency engineers often work with picofarads when designing and analyzing high-frequency circuits.
Common Picofarads to Farads Conversions
Here is a table of common conversions for quick reference:
| Picofarads (pF) | Farads (F) | Picofarads (pF) | Farads (F) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0.000000000001 | 1,000 | 0.000000001 |
| 5 | 0.000000000005 | 5,000 | 0.000000005 |
| 10 | 0.00000000001 | 10,000 | 0.00000001 |
| 50 | 0.00000000005 | 50,000 | 0.00000005 |
| 100 | 0.0000000001 | 100,000 | 0.0000001 |
| 500 | 0.0000000005 | 500,000 | 0.0000005 |
| 1,000,000,000,000 | 1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a picofarad (pF)?
A picofarad is a unit of capacitance equal to one trillionth (10⁻¹²) of a farad. It is a very small unit, commonly used for capacitors in high-frequency circuits.
What is a farad (F)?
The farad is the SI unit of electrical capacitance, defined as one coulomb per volt. It represents the ability of a body to store an electric charge.
How do I convert farads to picofarads?
To convert from farads to picofarads, you multiply the capacitance in farads by 1,000,000,000,000. For example, 0.0000000001 F is equal to 0.0000000001 * 1,000,000,000,000 = 100 pF.