CapacitancePicofarads to Farads

Picofarads to Farads

Updated: July 25, 2026 · Source: BIPM SI Brochure (International reference for SI units and prefixes.)

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Snapshot

1 picofarad equals exactly 1×10⁻¹² farad.

Reference basis: Multiply picofarads by 10⁻¹² to obtain farads.
Example: For 100 picofarads, the result is exactly 1×10⁻¹⁰ farad.
Source basis: BIPM SI Brochure.

Interactive conversion

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Decimals: 1.5 or 1,5. Fractions: 1/2. Scientific notation: 1e3. Write 1000 without grouping separators.

1e-12 Farads (F)

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Picofarads to Farads.

Machine-readable identifiers

Conversion family: capacitance
Source unit: picofarads
Target unit: farads

Use these identifiers in the API request. Sources and model limits also apply to software clients.

Example API request and response

POST /api/v1/convert

Request

{
  "family": "capacitance",
  "value": 1,
  "from": "picofarads",
  "to": "farads"
}

Essential response

{
  "ok": true,
  "conversion": {
    "family": "capacitance",
    "value": 1,
    "from": "picofarads",
    "to": "farads",
    "result": {
      "raw": 1e-12,
      "display": "1e-12"
    },
    "canonicalPath": "/capacitance/picofarads-to-farads/"
  }
}

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Explanation

Pico is the SI prefix for 10⁻¹². This conversion changes only the prefix scale; it does not alter capacitance tolerance, voltage rating, dielectric behavior, or measured component value.

Multiply picofarads by 10⁻¹² to obtain farads.

Conversion Basis

Multiply picofarads by 10⁻¹² to obtain farads.
For 100 picofarads, the result is exactly 1×10⁻¹⁰ farad.
The snapshot, calculator, common values, and reverse route use the same conversion basis.
Source: BIPM SI Brochure (International reference for SI units and prefixes.)

Reference & Scope

The conversion uses the SI prefix definition pico = 10⁻¹².

Source: BIPM SI Brochure (International reference for SI units and prefixes.)

Common Conversion Values

Picofarads (pF)	Farads (F)
1	1e-12
10	1e-11
22	2.2e-11
47	4.7e-11
100	1e-10
220	2.2e-10
470	4.7e-10
1000	1e-9

Questions & answers

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 1 picofarad in farads?

1 Picofarad equals 1e-12 Farads on this page.

When would I convert picofarads to farads?

This route is useful when rewriting very small capacitance values into larger prefixed units so component sizes are easier to compare, summarize, or normalize.

How do I reverse Picofarads to Farads?

Use the mirror Farads to Picofarads route; it applies the inverse relationship with the same capacitance assumptions.