Convert Picoampere to Femtoampere
Enter the number of picoamperes that you want to convert to femtoamperes.
How to Convert Picoamperes to Femtoamperes
The picoampere and femtoampere are both units of electric current. By definition, 1 picoampere equals exactly 1000 femtoamperes. This means to convert picoamperes to femtoamperes, you multiply by 1000.
Formula
Step-by-Step Example
Convert 5 pA to femtoamperes:
We need to convert picoamperes to femtoamperes
Since 1 pA = 1000 fA, multiply by 1000
5 × 1000 = 5000
5 pA = 5000 fA
Picoampere to Femtoampere Conversion Table
Quick reference table for common picoampere to femtoampere conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.
| Picoamperes (pA) | Femtoamperes (fA) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 pA | 100 fA |
| 0.5 pA | 500 fA |
| 1 pA | 1000 fA |
| 2 pA | 2000 fA |
| 5 pA | 5000 fA |
| 10 pA | 10000 fA |
| 25 pA | 25000 fA |
| 50 pA | 50000 fA |
| 100 pA | 100000 fA |
About These Units
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.
Femtoampere (fA)
A femtoampere (fA) equals 10⁻¹⁵ amperes or about 6,242 electrons per second. Used in quantum devices, single-electron transistors, and cutting-edge neuroscience. The current from a single electron per second is 0.16 fA. Requires specialized low-noise amplifiers.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert picoamperes to femtoamperes?
To convert picoamperes to femtoamperes, multiply the value by 1000. For example, 10 pA = 10000 fA.
How many femtoamperes are in 1 picoampere?
1 picoampere equals 1000 femtoamperes.
What is the formula for picoamperes to femtoamperes?
The formula is: fA = pA × 1000.