How do I convert ns to ps?

Use the formula shown above or enter a value to see ns converted to ps instantly.

What is the formula for ns to ps?

The converter calculates ps by applying the category-specific conversion factor for Time.

When should I use ns vs ps?

ns and ps are both part of the Time category; pick the unit that matches your measurement context (e.g., scale, region, or industry standard).

Time Conversion Reference

Convert ns to ps

Use the live converter below to translate between Nanosecond (ns) and Picosecond (ps). Scroll further for quick examples, formula tips, and related units.

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ns → ps

Nanosecond

Picosecond

1,000

Rounded result (4 decimals max)

Formula

1 ns = 1,000 ps

Conversion sourcesTap or click to view references

The International System of Units (SI) — NIST Special Publication 330
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). The SI Brochure (SP 330) is the definitive English edition of the BIPM SI tables. NIST’s edition lists the official constants and conversion factors tying inch-pound units to SI, which SwapUnits applies for length, mass, temperature, pressure, volume, and related conversions. See /standards/nist-si-tenfold for the complete decimal multiple/submultiple table. View source · View SI table

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ns to ps quick table

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Nanosecond (ns)	Picosecond (ps)
0.25 ns	250 ps
0.5 ns	500 ps
1 ns	1,000 ps
2 ns	2,000 ps
5 ns	5,000 ps
10 ns	10,000 ps
25 ns	25,000 ps
100 ns	100,000 ps

ps back to ns

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Picosecond (ps)	Nanosecond (ns)
0.25 ps	0.0003 ns
0.5 ps	0.0005 ns
1 ps	0.001 ns
2 ps	0.002 ns
5 ps	0.005 ns
10 ps	0.01 ns
25 ps	0.025 ns
100 ps	0.1 ns

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