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Pico to Mega Converter
Use this page to convert pico values into mega, with background details, formulas, a worked example, and a quick conversion table.
Conversion formula
1 p = 1e-18 M
1 M = 1,000,000,000,000,000,000 p
Example: 1000 p = 1e-15 M
Pico
A prefix in the metric system denoting a factor of one trillionth.
History: Derived from the Italian word 'piccolo', meaning small.
Current use: Used in particle physics and chemistry.
Also written as p.
Mega
A prefix in the metric system denoting a factor of one million (1,000,000).
History: Derived from the Greek word 'megas', meaning great.
Current use: Common in computing (megabyte) and physical sciences.
Also written as M.
Pico to Mega table
| Pico [p] | Mega [M] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 p | 1e-20 M |
| 0.1 p | 1e-19 M |
| 1 p | 1e-18 M |
| 2 p | 2e-18 M |
| 5 p | 5e-18 M |
| 10 p | 1e-17 M |
| 20 p | 2e-17 M |
| 50 p | 5e-17 M |
| 100 p | 1e-16 M |
Frequently asked questions
How many Mega (M) are in one Pico (p)?
One Pico equals 1e-18 Mega.
How do you convert Pico to Mega?
Multiply the Pico value by 1e-18 to get the result in Mega.
How do you convert Mega back to Pico?
Multiply the Mega value by 1,000,000,000,000,000,000 to get back to Pico.
What is 1000 Pico in Mega?
1000 Pico equals 1e-15 Mega.