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Capacitor Code Calculator

Convert a 3-digit capacitor code such as 104 into capacitance in pF, nF, and µF.

100,000

pF

100

nF

0.1

µF

Enter the printed 3-digit code and read the capacitance in each common unit.

How to use

  1. Find the 3-digit code printed on the capacitor.
  2. Type the digits into the field.
  3. Read the capacitance in pF, nF, and µF.

Frequently asked questions

How is the code read?
The first two digits are significant and the third is the number of zeros, giving picofarads.
What does 104 mean?
104 equals 10 followed by 4 zeros = 100000 pF = 100 nF = 0.1 µF.

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