All conversions
| Unit | Symbol | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Farad | F | 0.000100000 |
| Millifarad | mF | 0.100000 |
| Microfarad | µF | 100.000 |
| Nanofarad | nF | 100000 |
| Picofarad | pF | 1.00000e+8 |
| Femtofarad | fF | 1.00000e+11 |
Capacitance
Flip between capacitor prefixes and keep BOM math honest.
Uses straightforward SI scaling (IEC 60063) so you can compare µF bank totals, RF pF tweaks, and femtofarad strays without grabbing a calculator.
100 µF
Input
1.0000e+5 nF
nF
1.0000e+8 pF
pF
Cap bank presets
Plot stray capacitance budgets and check how many 100 nF caps equal a single bulk reservoir.
Inputs
Unit
Stack planning
Quickly calculate how many ceramic caps match a larger electrolytic when chasing ripple limits.
RF tuning
Convert tiny pF steps into µF equivalents to see how parasitics compare to intentional design values.
Design notes
- Remember temperature coefficients (X7R vs C0G) change effective capacitance—convert the nominal here, apply derating separately.
- Series combos reduce capacitance like resistors add; use this table to translate the result into a practical prefix.
- When comparing vendor datasheets, standardize all values to microfarads first, then convert back to keep math consistent.