1 ps = 0.001 ns
1 Picosecond (ps) = 0.001 Nanosecond (ns).
If you want to reverse convert, use Nanosecond → Picosecond. 1 ns = 1000 ps. You can also explore the full Time converter page for more cross conversions.
Conversion formula
Picosecond to Nanosecond formula: value in ns = value in ps × 0.001.
Nanosecond to Picosecond formula: value in ps = value in ns × 1000.
How to convert Picosecond to Nanosecond
To convert Picosecond to Nanosecond, multiply the value in ps by 0.001. This gives the result in ns.
For example, 1 ps = 0.001 ns and 10 ps = 0.01 ns.
What is Picosecond?
Picosecond (ps): One trillionth of a second, used for very short laser pulses and fast physical events. 1 ps = 10⁻¹² s.
What is Nanosecond?
Nanosecond (ns): One billionth of a second, useful for digital circuit timing and fast signals. 1 ns = 10⁻⁹ s.
FAQ
How many nanosecond are in 1 picosecond?
There are 0.001 ns in 1 ps.
Why can conversion results differ slightly?
Check the unit definition and rounding. US and imperial measures can differ; rounding intermediate values can also change the final digits.
How do I convert picosecond to nanosecond?
Multiply the value in ps by 0.001 to get the value in ns.
Picosecond → other Time units
- 1 picosecond = 1.0E-12 second
- 1 picosecond = 3.1709791983765E-20 year
- 1 picosecond = 3.8051750380518E-19 month
- 1 picosecond = 1.6534391534392E-18 week
- 1 picosecond = 1.1574074074074E-17 day
- 1 picosecond = 2.7777777777778E-16 hour
- 1 picosecond = 1.6666666666667E-14 minute
- 1 picosecond = 1.0E-9 millisecond
- 1 picosecond = 1.0E-6 microsecond
- 1 picosecond → nanosecond = 0.001 nanosecond
Picosecond → Nanosecond Table
The table below shows common values from Picosecond to Nanosecond and the reverse direction for quick reference.
| ps | ns | Rounded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 ps | 0.001 ns | 0.0010 |
| 2 ps | 0.002 ns | 0.0020 |
| 3 ps | 0.003 ns | 0.0030 |
| 4 ps | 0.004 ns | 0.0040 |
| 5 ps | 0.005 ns | 0.0050 |
| 10 ps | 0.01 ns | 0.0100 |
| 12 ps | 0.012 ns | 0.0120 |
| 15 ps | 0.015 ns | 0.0150 |
| 20 ps | 0.02 ns | 0.0200 |
| 25 ps | 0.025 ns | 0.0250 |
| 30 ps | 0.03 ns | 0.0300 |
| 40 ps | 0.04 ns | 0.0400 |
| 50 ps | 0.05 ns | 0.0500 |
| 75 ps | 0.075 ns | 0.0750 |
| 100 ps | 0.1 ns | 0.1000 |
| 200 ps | 0.2 ns | 0.2000 |
| 250 ps | 0.25 ns | 0.2500 |
| 500 ps | 0.5 ns | 0.5000 |
| 750 ps | 0.75 ns | 0.7500 |
| 1000 ps | 1 ns | 1.0000 |
| 2500 ps | 2.5 ns | 2.5000 |
| 5000 ps | 5 ns | 5.0000 |
| 10000 ps | 10 ns | 10.0000 |
Nanosecond → Picosecond Table
| ns | ps | Rounded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 ns | 1000 ps | 1000.0000 |
| 2 ns | 2000 ps | 2000.0000 |
| 3 ns | 3000 ps | 3000.0000 |
| 4 ns | 4000 ps | 4000.0000 |
| 5 ns | 5000 ps | 5000.0000 |
| 10 ns | 10000 ps | 10000.0000 |
| 12 ns | 12000 ps | 12000.0000 |
| 15 ns | 15000 ps | 15000.0000 |
| 20 ns | 20000 ps | 20000.0000 |
| 25 ns | 25000 ps | 25000.0000 |
| 30 ns | 30000 ps | 30000.0000 |
| 40 ns | 40000 ps | 40000.0000 |
| 50 ns | 50000 ps | 50000.0000 |
| 75 ns | 75000 ps | 75000.0000 |
| 100 ns | 100000 ps | 100000.0000 |
| 200 ns | 200000 ps | 200000.0000 |
| 250 ns | 250000 ps | 250000.0000 |
| 500 ns | 500000 ps | 500000.0000 |
| 750 ns | 750000 ps | 750000.0000 |
| 1000 ns | 1000000 ps | 1000000.0000 |
| 2500 ns | 2500000 ps | 2500000.0000 |
| 5000 ns | 5000000 ps | 5000000.0000 |
| 10000 ns | 10000000 ps | 10000000.0000 |
Nanosecond → Picosecond
The reverse value is 1 ns = 1000 ps.