The converted capacitance of 155 picofarad is 155 x 10-12 farads, which equals 1.55 x 10-10 farads. This conversion shows how small a picofarad is compared to standard capacitance units used in electronics.
To explain further, picofarad is a unit denoting very tiny capacitance. Since 1 picofarad equals 10-12 farads, multiplying 155 by 10-12 gives the capacitance in farads, making it easier to work with in calculations involving larger units like microfarads or nanofarads.
Capacitance in Farads
Capacitance measures a component’s ability to store electric charge. 155 picofarad equals 155 parts of a trillionth of a farad. This tiny value is useful in high-frequency circuits where small capacitance values are necessary for proper signal timing and filtering.
Conversion Tool
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Conversion Formula
The formula to convert picofarad to farads is simple: Capacitance (F) = value in picofarads x 10-12. Because 1 picofarad is 10-12 farads, multiplying any number in picofarads by this factor gives the equivalent in farads. For example, 155 picofarads: 155 x 10-12 = 1.55 x 10-10 F.
This works because units are scaled by powers of ten. When converting from picofarads to farads, you’re moving the decimal point 12 places to the left, which results in the tiny value in farads.
Conversion Example
- Convert 200 picofarads:
- Multiply 200 by 10-12.
- 200 x 10-12 = 2 x 10-10 F.
- Convert 1000 picofarads:
- Multiply 1000 by 10-12.
- 1000 x 10-12 = 1 x 10-9 F.
- Convert 50 picofarads:
- Multiply 50 by 10-12.
- 50 x 10-12 = 5 x 10-11 F.
Conversion Chart
Picofarads (pF) | Capacitance (F) |
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130.0 | 1.3 x 10-10 |
135.0 | 1.35 x 10-10 |
140.0 | 1.4 x 10-10 |
145.0 | 1.45 x 10-10 |
150.0 | 1.5 x 10-10 |
155.0 | 1.55 x 10-10 |
160.0 | 1.6 x 10-10 |
165.0 | 1.65 x 10-10 |
170.0 | 1.7 x 10-10 |
175.0 | 1.75 x 10-10 |
180.0 | 1.8 x 10-10 |
Use this chart to quickly find capacitance in farads for any picofarad value between 130 and 180.
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Conversion Definitions
Picofarad
A picofarad is a unit of capacitance equal to one trillionth (10-12) of a farad, used to measure tiny electric charge storing ability in electronic components, especially in high-frequency circuits and small devices.
Capacitance
Capacitance is a property of a component that allows it to store electric charge when voltage is applied, quantified in farads, indicating how much charge it can hold per unit of voltage, crucial for energy storage, filtering, and tuning in circuits.
Conversion FAQs
How accurate is the conversion from picofarads to farads?
The conversion is highly accurate as it relies on a fixed mathematical relation: 1 picofarad equals 10-12 farads. The main source of error could come from rounding or measurement precision of the original picofarad value.
Can I convert any picofarad value to farads using this method?
Yes, any value in picofarads can be converted to farads by multiplying by 10-12. The process remains the same regardless of the number, making it universal for all picofarad to farad conversions.
Why is the capacitance in farads so small for typical picofarad values?
Because picofarads represent very small amounts of stored charge, and the farad is a large unit of capacitance, the conversion yields tiny numbers, reflecting the minuscule energy storage capacity of such small components.