Picoampere to Nanoampere Converter

Result

0.001
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Conversion Formula

Factor

1 pA=0.001 nA1\ \mathrm{pA} = 0.001\ \mathrm{nA}

Formula

nA=pA÷1,000\mathrm{nA} = \mathrm{pA} \div 1,000

Unit Description

Picoampere (pA)

Definition

A picoampere (pA) is a unit of electric current equal to one trillionth of an ampere. It represents the smallest practical current measurements, found in advanced research, single-molecule studies, and the most sensitive electronic measurements.

History

The picoampere became necessary with the development of ultra-sensitive measurement techniques and single-molecule research in the late 20th and early 21st centuries. It enabled measurements of individual ion channels, single-electron devices, and quantum-scale electrical phenomena.

Current Use

Picoamperes are used in cutting-edge research including single-molecule electronics, patch-clamp electrophysiology, quantum device characterization, and ultra-sensitive analytical instruments. They're essential for studying individual biological ion channels and quantum electrical effects.

Nanoampere (nA)

Definition

A nanoampere (nA) is a unit of electric current equal to one billionth of an ampere. It represents extremely small current levels found in advanced semiconductor devices, biological research, and precision measurement instruments.

History

The nanoampere became important with the development of advanced semiconductor technology and precision biological measurements in the late 20th century. It was essential for characterizing modern transistors, studying cellular electrical activity, and measuring ultra-low currents in research applications.

Current Use

Nanoamperes are used in advanced semiconductor characterization, biological research, precision instrumentation, and nanotechnology. They're critical for measuring currents in modern transistors, studying ion channels in cells, and characterizing ultra-low-power electronic devices.

Conversion Table

Picoampere(pA)
Nanoampere(nA)
1
0.001
2
0.002
3
0.003
4
0.004
5
0.005
6
0.006
7
0.007
8
0.008
9
0.009
10
0.01
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Conversion Examples

Convert 1 Picoampere to Nanoampere

  1. Conversion Factor: 1 pA = 0.001 nA
  2. Conversion Formula: nA = pA ÷ 1,000
  3. Calculation: 1 pA ÷ 1,000 = 0.001 nA

Convert 10 Picoampere to Nanoampere

  1. Conversion Factor: 1 pA = 0.001 nA
  2. Conversion Formula: nA = pA ÷ 1,000
  3. Calculation: 10 pA ÷ 1,000 = 0.01 nA

Convert 100 Picoampere to Nanoampere

  1. Conversion Factor: 1 pA = 0.001 nA
  2. Conversion Formula: nA = pA ÷ 1,000
  3. Calculation: 100 pA ÷ 1,000 = 0.1 nA

Convert 1,000 Picoampere to Nanoampere

  1. Conversion Factor: 1 pA = 0.001 nA
  2. Conversion Formula: nA = pA ÷ 1,000
  3. Calculation: 1,000 pA ÷ 1,000 = 1 nA
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