Picofarads to Farads

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

Snapshot

1 picofarad equals exactly 1×10⁻¹² farad. Conversion Encyclopedia uses the same fixed conversion basis across the calculator, common values, and reverse page for this page.

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.

Use the interactive calculator below for custom values and the common-value table for quick checks.

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1e-12 Farads (F)

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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.

Formula: Farads = Picofarads × 1e-12. Why: both units reduce to farads, then scale by exact SI prefixes with no offset.

Picofarads (pF): an SI-prefixed capacitance unit equal to one trillionth of a farad, commonly used for very small capacitance values in RF, high-frequency, and small-signal circuits.

Farads (F): the SI unit of capacitance, expressing how much electric charge is stored per unit voltage.

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

This conversion is purely multiplicative because capacitance prefix units are exact decimal scalings of the farad under the same SI model.

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.

Values are calculated from one explicit conversion basis.
Displayed results are rounded only after the underlying calculation.
Real measured materials and ingredients can vary from the stated reference basis.
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
1,000	1e-9

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 1 picofarad in farads?

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

Does this Picofarads to Farads page use exact farad-based SI scaling?

Yes. This route uses the farad as the exact SI base unit, then applies the appropriate decimal prefix so the direct answer, calculator, and table stay aligned.

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.