Convert Farads to Picofarads
Convert Farads (F) to Picofarads (pF) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
pF = F × 1000000000000
About Farads
The farad (F) is the SI derived unit of electrical capacitance, equal to 1 coulomb per volt (1 C/V = 1 A²·s⁴·kg⁻¹·m⁻²), named after Michael Faraday (1791-1867). One farad is impractically large for classical components: electric double-layer supercapacitors (EDLC) are the only practical devices in the farad range, from 1 F coin cells to 3 000 F modules used in regenerative braking. 1 F = 10³ mF = 10⁶ µF.
About Picofarads
The picofarad (pF) equals 10⁻¹² F, the everyday unit for small-signal capacitors in RF and high-frequency circuits. Ceramic chip capacitors range from 0.5 to 100 pF; crystal oscillator load capacitance is typically 12-22 pF; PCB trace-to-trace coupling is 0.1-10 pF/cm; the human body presents roughly 100 pF at radio frequencies. 1 pF = 10⁻³ nF = 10⁻¹² F.
Quick Reference Table
| Farads (F) | Picofarads (pF) |
|---|---|
| 1 F | 1 × 1012 pF |
| 2 F | 2 × 1012 pF |
| 5 F | 5 × 1012 pF |
| 10 F | 1 × 1013 pF |
| 25 F | 2.5 × 1013 pF |
| 50 F | 5 × 1013 pF |
| 100 F | 1 × 1014 pF |