106 capacitor: 10 µF (10,000 nF)
A capacitor marked 106 has a capacitance of 10 µF. The first two digits (10) are the value in picofarads and the last digit (6) is the number of zeros to add.
106 in every unit
| Picofarads | 10,000,000 pF |
|---|---|
| Nanofarads | 10,000 nF |
| Microfarads | 10 µF |
| Farads | 1.0 × 10^-5 |
How to read 106
- Take the first two digits: 10.
- Add 6 zeros: 10,000,000 pF.
- Convert: 10,000,000 pF ÷ 1,000 = 10,000 nF; ÷ 1,000,000 = 10 µF.
With tolerance and voltage letters
| Marking | Meaning |
|---|---|
106J | 10 µF, ±5% |
106K | 10 µF, ±10% |
106M | 10 µF, ±20% |
1H106K | 50 V, 10 µF, ±10% |
2A106J | 100 V, 10 µF, ±5% |
Typical uses
10 µF ceramic or tantalum capacitors provide bulk decoupling on power rails and are a common LDO output capacitor. Ceramic parts lose much of their capacitance at high DC bias, so check the datasheet curve.
Reactance at 50 Hz–10 MHz, RC time constants and how 10 µF is marked in other notations: 10 µF capacitor reference.
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FAQ
What is the value of a 106 capacitor?
10 µF (10,000 nF): 10 × 10^6 pF = 10,000,000 pF.
What does 106J, 106K or 106M mean?
The letter is the tolerance: J = ±5%, K = ±10%, M = ±20%. The value is still 10 µF.
Can I replace a 106 capacitor with a different type?
Usually, if the capacitance, voltage rating and temperature characteristic are at least as good. Check the rated voltage, and remember ceramic capacitors lose capacitance at high DC voltage.
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