Farads to Picofarads Converter
Enter the capacitance in farads below to convert it to picofarads.
Convert Farads to Picofarads
Enter a value in farads (F) to convert to picofarads (pF).
Farad to Picofarad Conversion Table
Table showing various farad measurements converted to picofarads. Click any preset value or arrow to load it into the converter.
| Farads (F) | Picofarads (pF) |
|---|---|
| 0.0000001 F | 100,000 pF |
| 0.0000002 F | 200,000 pF |
| 0.0000003 F | 300,000 pF |
| 0.0000004 F | 400,000 pF |
| 0.0000005 F | 500,000 pF |
| 0.0000006 F | 600,000 pF |
| 0.0000007 F | 700,000 pF |
| 0.0000008 F | 800,000 pF |
| 0.0000009 F | 900,000 pF |
| 0.00000001 F | 10,000 pF |
How to Convert Farads to Picofarads
To convert farads to picofarads, multiply the capacitance by the following conversion ratio: 1e+12 picofarads/farad.
Since one farad is equal to 1e+12 picofarads, you can use this simple formula to convert:
The capacitance in picofarads is equal to the capacitance in farads multiplied by 1e+12.
For example, here's how to convert 5 farads to picofarads using the formula above.
How Many Picofarads Are in a Farad?
There are 1e+12 picofarads in a farad, which is why we use this value in the formula above.
Our farad to picofarad calculator automatically converts your capacitance measurements with full decimal and scientific precision across US customary, imperial, and SI metric standards.
Farads and picofarads are both units used to measure capacitance. Keep reading to learn more about each unit.
What Is a Farad?
SI unit of electrical capacitance (1 C/V). It serves as a primary reference unit for measuring capacitance across scientific and practical applications. [1]
The farad is classified as an International System of Units (SI) unit of capacitance. Farads can be abbreviated as F; for example, 1 farad can be written as 1 F.
As the primary coherent reference unit for capacitance in this category, all other capacitance units are mathematically anchored to the farad (F).
In practice, farads (F) are widely used across standard capacitance applications within International System of Units (SI) workflows, engineering documentation, and technical data sheets.
What Is a Picofarad?
A picofarad is a unit of capacitance equal to 1/1,000,000,000,000 of a farad (1e-12 F). One-trillionth of a Farad (10⁻¹² F). [2]
The picofarad is classified as a metric and SI-compatible unit of capacitance. Picofarads can be abbreviated as pF; for example, 1 picofarad can be written as 1 pF.
In the metric system, "pico" is the standard SI prefix for trillionths, or 10⁻¹². This makes the picofarad (pF) a convenient decimal multiple of the farad (F).
In practice, picofarads (pF) are widely used across fine-tolerance laboratory, analytical, and micro-scale capacitance measurements within SI metric workflows, engineering documentation, and technical data sheets.
When converting capacitance between farads (F) and picofarads (pF), keep full floating-point precision (1 F = 1e+12 pF; 1 pF = 1e-12 F) during intermediate calculations and round only the final picofarad figure to match your instrument tolerance.
More Farad & Picofarad Conversions
Need to calculate in the opposite direction? Use our picofarads to farads converter (pF to F) to switch your starting unit immediately. You can also explore related tools such as converting microfarads to farads, converting picofarads to microfarads, or converting nanofarads to microfarads.
Frequently Asked Questions
References
- [1]NIST CUU StandardNIST CUU (Derived SI Unit: Farad (F))·Capacitance Metrology Standard — Farads (F) to Picofarads (pF)
- [2]BIPM SpecificationBIPM (SI Prefixes (mF, µF, nF, pF))·Unit Specifications: Farad (F) & Picofarad (pF)
- [3]NIST OWM ReferenceNIST OWM (SI Units — Electric Current & Metrology)·Conversion Factors & Mathematical Basis (F to pF)