Convert Nanoamperes to Picoamperes
Convert Nanoamperes (nA) to Picoamperes (pA) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
pA = nA × 1000
About Nanoamperes
The nanoampere (nA) equals 10⁻⁹ A, typical for reverse saturation currents of silicon diodes, quiescent supply currents of CMOS logic, and microelectrode measurements in analytical electrochemistry. A silicon p-n junction at room temperature has a saturation current of 1-10 nA; a well-designed op-amp input bias current is 1-100 nA; wearable biosensors commonly operate in the nanoampere range. 1 nA = 10⁻³ µA = 10³ pA.
About Picoamperes
The picoampere (pA) equals 10⁻¹² A, the standard scale for electrometer measurements, reverse-bias diode leakage, and single ion-channel currents in patch-clamp electrophysiology. A typical open potassium channel carries 1-20 pA; high-quality electrometer inputs resolve below 1 pA; insulation resistance measurements on cables are reported in pA at known voltage. 1 pA = 10⁻³ nA = 10³ fA.
Quick Reference Table
| Nanoamperes (nA) | Picoamperes (pA) |
|---|---|
| 1 nA | 1000 pA |
| 2 nA | 2000 pA |
| 5 nA | 5000 pA |
| 10 nA | 10000 pA |
| 25 nA | 25000 pA |
| 50 nA | 50000 pA |
| 100 nA | 100000 pA |