Convert Picoamps to Nanoamps
Enter the number of picoamperes that you want to convert to nanoamperes.
How to Convert Picoamperes to Nanoamperes
The picoampere and nanoampere are both units of electric current. By definition, 1 nanoampere equals exactly 1000 picoamperes. This means to convert picoamperes to nanoamperes, you divide by 1000.
Formula
Step-by-Step Example
Convert 5 pA to nanoamperes:
We need to convert picoamperes to nanoamperes
Since 1 nA = 1000 pA, divide by 1000
5 ÷ 1000 = 0.005
5 pA = 0.005 nA
Picoampere to Nanoampere Conversion Table
Quick reference table for common picoampere to nanoampere conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.
| Picoamperes (pA) | Nanoamperes (nA) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 pA | 1e-4 nA |
| 0.5 pA | 0.0005 nA |
| 1 pA | 0.001 nA |
| 2 pA | 0.002 nA |
| 5 pA | 0.005 nA |
| 10 pA | 0.01 nA |
| 25 pA | 0.025 nA |
| 50 pA | 0.05 nA |
| 100 pA | 0.1 nA |
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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert picoamperes to nanoamperes?
To convert picoamperes to nanoamperes, divide the value by 1000. For example, 10 pA = 0.01 nA.
How many nanoamperes are in 1 picoampere?
1 picoampere equals 0.001 nanoamperes.
What is the formula for picoamperes to nanoamperes?
The formula is: nA = pA ÷ 1000.