Electrostatic Capacitance Converter

Convert between different units of capacitance including farads, microfarads, picofarads, and specialized units. Essential for electronics engineering and circuit design.

Exact Conversion Factors:
1 F = 1 C/V = 1×10⁻¹⁸ EF = 1×10⁻¹⁵ PF = 1×10⁻¹² TF = 1×10⁻⁹ GF = 1×10⁻⁶ MF = 1×10⁻³ kF = 1×10⁻² hF = 1×10⁻¹ daF = 10 dF = 100 cF = 1000 mF = 10⁶ µF = 10⁹ nF = 10¹² pF = 10¹⁵ fF = 10¹⁸ aF = 10⁻⁹ abF = 10⁻⁹ EMU = 8.98755×10¹¹ stF = 8.98755×10¹¹ ESU

About This Capacitance Converter

Our Electrostatic Capacitance Converter provides precise conversions between 20 different units of capacitance. The tool is essential for electronics engineers, circuit designers, and physicists working with capacitors and electrostatic systems.

The converter uses exact conversion factors based on standard definitions, ensuring accurate results for both practical applications and theoretical calculations. All conversions are derived from the base unit of farad (F).

Key Features

Comprehensive Units

Convert between 20 different capacitance units including SI prefixes, CGS units, and specialized measurements.

Extreme Range

Handles values from attofarads (10⁻¹⁸ F) to exafarads (10¹⁸ F) with automatic scientific notation.

Real-time Conversion

See results instantly as you type or change units.

Educational

Learn about relationships between different capacitance measurement systems.

Why Choose Our Converter?

  • Accuracy: Uses exact conversion factors from standard references
  • Versatility: Covers both common and specialized capacitance units
  • User-Friendly: Clean interface with intuitive controls
  • Responsive: Works perfectly on all devices
  • No Installation: Web-based tool accessible from any browser

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the practical range of capacitance values?

Typical capacitors range from picofarads (pF) to farads (F). Supercapacitors can reach kilofarads (kF), while parasitic capacitances may be in femtofarads (fF).

When would I use statfarads or ESU units?

These CGS units are primarily used in theoretical physics and electrostatic calculations. 1 statfarad ≈ 1.1126 pF.

What’s the difference between abfarad and EMU of capacitance?

They are equivalent (1 abF = 1 EMU = 10⁹ F) and both come from the electromagnetic system of units (EMU).

How precise are the statfarad conversions?

The conversion uses 1 statfarad = 1.112650056054×10⁻¹² F with 15 significant digits of precision.