Convert Nanoamps to Picoamps
Convert nanoamperes to picoamperes by entering a value below.
How to Convert Nanoamperes to Picoamperes
The nanoampere and picoampere are both units of electric current. By definition, 1 nanoampere equals exactly 1000 picoamperes. This means to convert nanoamperes to picoamperes, you multiply by 1000.
Formula
Step-by-Step Example
Convert 5 nA to picoamperes:
We need to convert nanoamperes to picoamperes
Since 1 nA = 1000 pA, multiply by 1000
5 × 1000 = 5000
5 nA = 5000 pA
Nanoampere to Picoampere Conversion Table
Quick reference table for common nanoampere to picoampere conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.
| Nanoamperes (nA) | Picoamperes (pA) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 nA | 100 pA |
| 0.5 nA | 500 pA |
| 1 nA | 1000 pA |
| 2 nA | 2000 pA |
| 5 nA | 5000 pA |
| 10 nA | 10000 pA |
| 25 nA | 25000 pA |
| 50 nA | 50000 pA |
| 100 nA | 100000 pA |
About These Units
Nanoampere (nA)
A nanoampere (nA) equals 10⁻⁹ amperes or 0.001 microamperes. Measures leakage currents in capacitors, photodiode dark current, MOSFET off-state current, and ultra-low-power sensors. Modern CMOS circuits have leakage in the nanoampere range per transistor.
Picoampere (pA)
A picoampere (pA) equals 10⁻¹² amperes. Used in patch clamp electrophysiology measuring ion channel currents (1-100 pA), electrochemistry, radiation detectors, and precision instrumentation. Single ion channels conduct about 1-10 pA.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert nanoamperes to picoamperes?
To convert nanoamperes to picoamperes, multiply the value by 1000. For example, 10 nA = 10000 pA.
How many picoamperes are in 1 nanoampere?
1 nanoampere equals 1000 picoamperes.
What is the formula for nanoamperes to picoamperes?
The formula is: pA = nA × 1000.