[LakelandARC] trying to decipher the code on ceramic capacitors

[k4byf at aol.com]

Hi Ren, You are right, a single digit is the value in picofarads, 2 would  
translate into 2 picofarads. if there are 2 or 3 digits the last digit is 
the  multiplier. 151 would be 150 picofarad (15 with a multiplier of 10 to the 
first  power). 102 would be 1000 picofarad or .001 microfarad.  Hope this  
helps.  73 de Jack
 
 
In a message dated 9/19/2010 8:41:06 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  
nmonllor at tampabay.rr.com writes:

 
 
 
Hello everyone,
I've been having a heck of a time trying to decipher the  code on an 
assortment of capacitors I purchased from Radio Shack for a Regen  receiver I'm 
homebrewing here at the house.

Not sure where to  start....

I know that the first two numbers are the value and the third  number is 
the multiplier, but what do I do when they only have 1 or 2 numbers  printed 
on them?

Secondly and more importantly, how do I convert from  picfarads to 
microfarads. I tried using a convert program I found on the  internet, but the 
results just don't seem right at all.

The numbers  printed on the caps I have are as  follows:
1
7
10
15
68
103
151
221
561 Ceramic  
561 Blue plastic

I know the numbers translate into picofarads (at  least I think they do), 
but again I'm not sure how to convert to  microfarads.

If anyone could help me with this I would very much  appreciate it.
Thank you and hope to see you all  soon,
Ren
KG4BAS



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