Three-digit capacitance utility

Capacitor code 473

Code 473 means 47 × 10³ pF: exactly 47000 pF, 47 nF, or 0.047 µF. Use the complete marking and datasheet for component selection.

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Three-digit capacitance code

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Exactly three ASCII digits: first 1–9, second 0–9, multiplier 0–6.

CapCode calculates nominal capacitance only. It does not identify tolerance, voltage, dielectric, polarity, capacitor type, suitability, or safety.

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Capacitor code result

Canonical code473
Picofarads
47000 pF
Nanofarads
47 nF
Microfarads
0.047 µF

Exact formula

47 × 10^3 pF = 47000 pF

Significant digits: 47 · Decimal multiplier: 10^3

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