Convert Picofarads to Farads
Convert Picofarads (pF) to Farads (F) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
F = pF × 1.000000000e-12
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.
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.
Quick Reference Table
| Picofarads (pF) | Farads (F) |
|---|---|
| 1 pF | 1 × 10-12 F |
| 2 pF | 2 × 10-12 F |
| 5 pF | 5 × 10-12 F |
| 10 pF | 1 × 10-11 F |
| 25 pF | 2.5 × 10-11 F |
| 50 pF | 5 × 10-11 F |
| 100 pF | 1 × 10-10 F |