Convert Picoamperes to Nanoamperes
Convert Picoamperes (pA) to Nanoamperes (nA) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
nA = pA × 0.001
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.
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.
Quick Reference Table
| Picoamperes (pA) | Nanoamperes (nA) |
|---|---|
| 1 pA | 0.001 nA |
| 2 pA | 0.002 nA |
| 5 pA | 0.005 nA |
| 10 pA | 0.01 nA |
| 25 pA | 0.025 nA |
| 50 pA | 0.05 nA |
| 100 pA | 0.1 nA |