Capacitance

Convert uf to nf

1 microfarad equals 1,000 nanofarads. Enter a value below to convert instantly.

1 µF
1,000 nF

Multiply the number of microfarads by 1000 to get nanofarads. How this is calculated

Need the other direction? Convert nanofarad to microfarad →

Formula

Multiply the number of microfarads by 1000 to get nanofarads.

Step by step

  1. Start with 1 µF.
  2. Multiply by the conversion factor 1000.
  3. 1 × 1000 = 1,000 nF.

Microfarads to Nanofarads conversion table

Conversion table from Microfarads to Nanofarads
Microfarads (µF) Nanofarads (nF)
1 1,000
2 2,000
5 5,000
10 10,000
22 22,000
47 47,000
100 100,000
470 470,000

Convert Microfarad to other capacitance units

1 µF expressed in every other capacitance unit on this site.

  • Farad F 0.000001
  • Kilofarad kF 1e-9
  • Millifarad mF 0.001
  • Nanofarad nF 1,000
  • Picofarad pF 1,000,000
  • Femtofarad fF 1,000,000,000
  • Coulomb per Volt C/V 0.000001
  • Exafarad EF 1e-24
  • Petafarad PF 1e-21
  • Terafarad TF 1e-18
  • Megafarad MF 1e-12
  • Hectofarad hF 1e-8
  • Dekafarad daF 1e-7
  • Decifarad dF 0.00001
  • Centifarad cF 0.0001
  • Attofarad aF 1,000,000,000,000
  • Abfarad abF 1e-15
  • Statfarad statF 898,755.18
  • Centimeter (capacitance) cm 898,755.18

About the microfarad

The microfarad (µF) is a SI unit of capacitance. The most common rating for electrolytic and film capacitors.

About the nanofarad

The nanofarad (nF) is a SI unit of capacitance.

Where this conversion is used

Converting microfarads to nanofarads comes up when filter design, power supplies, timing circuits, and touch sensing.

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Frequently asked questions

How many nanofarads are in a microfarad?

One microfarad equals 1,000 nanofarads.

How do you convert microfarads to nanofarads?

Multiply the number of microfarads by 1000 to get nanofarads.

What is 1 nanofarad in microfarads?

One nanofarad equals 0.001 microfarads.

When would I convert microfarads to nanofarads?

This conversion is common when filter design, power supplies, timing circuits, and touch sensing.

Conversion factors are based on internationally agreed unit definitions. See our methodology and sources for details on how these values are verified.