The same value, written every way
| 3-digit code | 333 |
|---|---|
| IEC code | 33n |
| Picofarads | 33,000 pF |
| Nanofarads | 33 nF |
| Microfarads | 0.033 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 |
|---|---|
| 333J | 33 nF, ± 5 % |
| 333K | 33 nF, ± 10 % |
| 333M | 33 nF, ± 20 % |
| 333Z | 33 nF, +80 / −20 % |
| 2A333J | 33 nF, ± 5 %, rated 100 V |
| 1H333K | 33 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 333 capacitor?
A capacitor marked 333 is 33 nF: 33 followed by 3 zeros in picofarads, 33,000 pF, which is also 0.033 µF.
What is 333 in µF and nF?
333 = 33,000 pF = 33 nF = 0.033 µF.
What do 333J, 333K and 333M mean?
The same capacitance, 33 nF, with a tolerance of ± 5 % (J), ± 10 % (K) or ± 20 % (M).
Other common codes
103 153 223 330 331 332 334 473 683
Code system: EIA three-digit capacitance code and IEC 60062 tolerance letters.