Capacitor Code Calculator

Convert 3-digit and 4-digit capacitor codes into picofarads (pF), nanofarads (nF), and microfarads (µF).

Calculation Tool

Enter the code printed on the capacitor body

How it Works

3-Digit System

Standard marking system where the first 2 digits are significant values and the 3rd is the multiplier.

10 + 4 = 10 × 10⁴ pF = 100,000 pF

Tolerance Codes:

Often printed after the digits:

J: ±5%
K: ±10%
M: ±20%
Z: +80/-20%

Common Codes

1040.1 µF
1030.01 µF
2240.22 µF
471470 pF
1021 nF
101100 pF