Convert Attofarad to Nanofarad
Enter the number of attofarads that you want to convert to nanofarads.
How to Convert Attofarads to Nanofarads
The attofarad and nanofarad are both units of capacitance. By definition, 1 nanofarad equals exactly 1000000000 attofarads. This means to convert attofarads to nanofarads, you divide by 1000000000.
Formula
Step-by-Step Example
Convert 5 aF to nanofarads:
We need to convert attofarads to nanofarads
Since 1 nF = 1000000000 aF, divide by 1000000000
5 ÷ 1000000000 = 5e-9
5 aF = 5e-9 nF
Attofarad to Nanofarad Conversion Table
Quick reference table for common attofarad to nanofarad conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.
| Attofarads (aF) | Nanofarads (nF) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 aF | 1e-10 nF |
| 0.5 aF | 5e-10 nF |
| 1 aF | 1e-9 nF |
| 2 aF | 2e-9 nF |
| 5 aF | 5e-9 nF |
| 10 aF | 1e-8 nF |
| 25 aF | 2.5e-8 nF |
| 50 aF | 5e-8 nF |
| 100 aF | 1e-7 nF |
About These Units
Attofarad (aF)
An attofarad (aF) equals 10⁻¹⁸ farads. Used in quantum electronics, single-electron transistors, and nanotechnology. Individual molecule capacitance is measured in attofarads. The capacitance of a single electron transistor island is typically 0.1-10 aF.
Nanofarad (nF)
A nanofarad (nF) equals 10⁻⁹ farads, 1,000 picofarads, or 0.001 microfarads. Common for ceramic disc capacitors (1-100 nF), film capacitors, and timing circuits. Bypass capacitors often use 100 nF (0.1 μF). One nF = 1000 pF.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert attofarads to nanofarads?
To convert attofarads to nanofarads, divide the value by 1000000000. For example, 10 aF = 1e-8 nF.
How many nanofarads are in 1 attofarad?
1 attofarad equals 1e-9 nanofarads.
What is the formula for attofarads to nanofarads?
The formula is: nF = aF ÷ 1000000000.