Convert Gigafarads to Picofarads
Convert Gigafarads (GF) to Picofarads (pF) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
pF = GF × 1.000000000e+21
About Gigafarads
The gigafarad (GF) equals 10⁹ F, numerically identical to the CGS-EMU abfarad. No physical capacitor approaches 1 GF; the value arises in theoretical superconducting circuit analysis and in historical CGS-EMU electromagnetic texts where the abfarad (= 1 GF) was the natural capacitance unit. 1 GF = 10³ MF = 10⁹ F = 1 abF.
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
| Gigafarads (GF) | Picofarads (pF) |
|---|---|
| 1 GF | 1 × 1021 pF |
| 2 GF | 2 × 1021 pF |
| 5 GF | 5 × 1021 pF |
| 10 GF | 1 × 1022 pF |
| 25 GF | 2.5 × 1022 pF |
| 50 GF | 5 × 1022 pF |
| 100 GF | 1 × 1023 pF |