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Farads to Picofarads Converter

Convert farads to picofarads and picofarads to farads instantly. Bidirectional capacitance converter with formula and common values.

F

Picofarads

1,000,000

pF

0.000001 F = 1,000,000 pF

pF = F × 1,000,000,000,000

How to Convert Farads to Picofarads

To convert farads to picofarads, multiply by 1,000,000,000,000 (10¹²). Picofarads are the standard unit for small capacitances in RF and high-frequency circuit design.

Conversion Formula

  • Farads to Picofarads: pF = F × 1,000,000,000,000
  • Picofarads to Farads: F = pF ÷ 1,000,000,000,000

Common Conversions

Farads (F)Picofarads (pF)
1e-121
1e-1110
4.7e-1147
1e-10100
4.7e-10470
1e-91,000
5.3e-95,300

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FAQ

How many picofarads are in one farad?

One farad equals 1,000,000,000,000 picofarads (pF). The pico- prefix represents 10⁻¹².

What components use picofarad values?

Small ceramic capacitors, trimmer capacitors, varactor diodes, and parasitic capacitances in PCB traces are typically in the picofarad range.

How are picofarads used in RF circuits?

In radio frequency circuits, picofarad capacitors set resonant frequencies in LC tank circuits, match impedances, and filter signals at megahertz and gigahertz frequencies.

How do I convert farads to picofarads?

Multiply the farad value by 1,000,000,000,000 (10¹²). For example, 3.7e-12 F = 3.7 pF.

What is the smallest practical capacitor value?

Discrete capacitors are available as small as 0.1 pF, though parasitic capacitances in circuits can be even smaller (femtofarad range).