The same value, written every way
| 3-digit code | 152 |
|---|---|
| IEC code | 1n5 |
| Picofarads | 1,500 pF |
| Nanofarads | 1.5 nF |
| Microfarads | 0.0015 µF |
| Standard series | E6 value |
With a letter or a voltage code
The letter after the code is the tolerance, and a digit-letter pair in front of it is the rated voltage on film capacitors and some ceramics:
| Marking | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 152J | 1.5 nF, ± 5 % |
| 152K | 1.5 nF, ± 10 % |
| 152M | 1.5 nF, ± 20 % |
| 152Z | 1.5 nF, +80 / −20 % |
| 2A152J | 1.5 nF, ± 5 %, rated 100 V |
| 1H152K | 1.5 nF, ± 10 %, rated 50 V |
Where you meet it
Nanofarad values are used in filters, snubbers, timing and coupling, as ceramic (X7R, C0G) or film capacitors.
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Frequently asked questions
What is a 152 capacitor?
A capacitor marked 152 is 1.5 nF: 15 followed by 2 zeros in picofarads, 1,500 pF, which is also 0.0015 µF.
What is 152 in µF and nF?
152 = 1,500 pF = 1.5 nF = 0.0015 µF.
What do 152J, 152K and 152M mean?
The same capacitance, 1.5 nF, with a tolerance of ± 5 % (J), ± 10 % (K) or ± 20 % (M).
Other common codes
102 151 153 154 222 332 472 682
Code system: EIA three-digit capacitance code and IEC 60062 tolerance letters.