Capacitance Converter
Convert capacitance units with the factor behind each answer.
1 µF = 1,000 nF
Common conversions
- 1 µF = 1,000 nF
- 1 nF = 0.001 µF
- 1 pF = 0.001 nF
- 1 F = 1,000,000 µF
- 1 µF = 1 × 10⁻⁶ F
Capacitive reactance
In an AC circuit a capacitor opposes current with a reactance Xc = 1 / (2π f C), in ohms, with f in hertz and C in farads. Convert C to farads first, then apply the formula.
Capacitive reactance example
At 50 Hz, 100 µF gives Xc = 31.831 Ω. The size in farads or henries comes from the factor table above.
Unit factors
Every unit in terms of the base unit shown. To convert, multiply by the factor of the unit you have and divide by the factor of the unit you want.
| Unit | Equals | What it is |
|---|---|---|
| pF | 1 × 10⁻¹² F | Picofarad, a millionth of a microfarad. |
| nF | 1 × 10⁻⁹ F | Nanofarad. |
| µF | 1 × 10⁻⁶ F | Microfarad. Motor run capacitors and filters. |
| F | 1 F | Farad, the SI unit of capacitance. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the formula to convert µF to nF?
nF = µF × 1,000. For example, 47 µF is 47,000 nF.
How do I convert nF back to µF?
µF = nF × 0.001. The Swap button above reverses the direction for any pair of units.
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