Microfarad to Picofarad (μF to pF)
Convert μF to pF — Capacitance converter
Also written as uF to pF.
One microfarad equals 1000000 pF, so to convert microfarads to picofarads you multiply the value by 1000000. A microfarad is larger than a picofarad — going the other way, 1 pF = 0.000001 μF. For example, 10 μF = 10000000 pF and 50 μF = 50000000 pF.
1 μF = 1000000 pF
Microfarad to Picofarad formula
1 Microfarad = 1000000 pF
Worked examples
- 25 μF = 25000000 pF
- 100 μF = 100000000 pF
Microfarad to Picofarad conversion table
| Microfarad (μF) | Picofarad (pF) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1000000 |
| 2 | 2000000 |
| 3 | 3000000 |
| 5 | 5000000 |
| 8 | 8000000 |
| 10 | 10000000 |
| 12 | 12000000 |
| 15 | 15000000 |
| 20 | 20000000 |
| 25 | 25000000 |
| 50 | 50000000 |
| 100 | 100000000 |
| 250 | 250000000 |
| 500 | 500000000 |
| 1000 | 1000000000 |
Reading capacitor markings
Capacitor values are written three different ways, which is where most conversion mistakes start. Small ceramics carry a three-digit code in picofarads: the first two digits are the value, the third is the number of zeros. A capacitor marked 104 is 10 followed by four zeros — 100,000 pF, which is 100 nF, which is 0.1 µF. All three describe the same part.
On older parts and in a lot of American documentation you will see "mfd" or "MFD". That means microfarad, not millifarad — it predates the µ symbol being easy to print. Treating it as millifarads overstates the value by a factor of 1,000.
The scale is strictly decimal: 1 F = 1,000 mF = 1,000,000 µF = 10⁹ nF = 10¹² pF. On this page, 1 μF = 1000000 pF.
Frequently asked questions
How many picofarads are in one microfarad?
One microfarad equals 1000000 picofarads (pF).
How many microfarads are in one picofarad?
One picofarad equals 0.000001 microfarads (μF).
How do you convert microfarads to picofarads?
1 Microfarad = 1000000 pF. Use the calculator above for any value.
What is 5 μF in pF?
5 μF = 5000000 pF.
What is 100 μF in pF?
100 μF = 100000000 pF.
What is 0.1 μF in pF?
0.1 μF = 100000 pF.
What is 0.01 μF in pF?
0.01 μF = 10000 pF.
What is 10 μF in pF?
10 μF = 10000000 pF.
What is 1000 μF in pF?
1000 μF = 1000000000 pF.
Is a microfarad bigger than a picofarad?
Yes. A microfarad is larger — one microfarad equals 1000000 picofarads (pF).