How do I convert ps to fs?

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

What is the formula for ps to fs?

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

When should I use ps vs fs?

ps and fs 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 ps to fs

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

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ps → fs

Picosecond

Femtosecond

1,000

Rounded result (4 decimals max)

Formula

1 ps = 1,000 fs

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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ps to fs quick table

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

fs back to ps

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

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