The same value, written every way
| 3-digit code | 223 |
|---|---|
| IEC code | 22n |
| Picofarads | 22,000 pF |
| Nanofarads | 22 nF |
| Microfarads | 0.022 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 |
|---|---|
| 223J | 22 nF, ± 5 % |
| 223K | 22 nF, ± 10 % |
| 223M | 22 nF, ± 20 % |
| 223Z | 22 nF, +80 / −20 % |
| 2A223J | 22 nF, ± 5 %, rated 100 V |
| 1H223K | 22 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 223 capacitor?
A capacitor marked 223 is 22 nF: 22 followed by 3 zeros in picofarads, 22,000 pF, which is also 0.022 µF.
What is 223 in µF and nF?
223 = 22,000 pF = 22 nF = 0.022 µF.
What do 223J, 223K and 223M mean?
The same capacitance, 22 nF, with a tolerance of ± 5 % (J), ± 10 % (K) or ± 20 % (M).
Other common codes
103 153 220 221 222 224 225 226 333 473 683
Code system: EIA three-digit capacitance code and IEC 60062 tolerance letters.