Capacitance & Inductance Calculator

Free online tool for real-time bidirectional conversion between capacitance and inductance units. Instantly convert Farads, microFarads, nanoFarads, picoFarads, Henries, milliHenries, microHenries, and nanoHenries.

Capacitance Converter

Farad (F)
0.000001
Microfarad (μF)
1.000000
Nanofarad (nF)
1000.000000
Picofarad (pF)
1000000.000000

Inductance Converter

Henry (H)
0.001000
Millihenry (mH)
1.000000
Microhenry (μH)
1000.000000
Nanohenry (nH)
1000000.000000

About This Tool

Our free Capacitance and Inductance Calculator is a powerful online tool designed for engineers, students, and electronics enthusiasts. It provides instant, bidirectional conversion between various units of capacitance and inductance, making your calculations faster and more accurate.

What is Capacitance?

Capacitance is the ability of a system to store an electric charge. The SI unit for capacitance is the Farad (F). In electronic circuits, capacitors are essential components that store and release electrical energy. Common subunits include microfarads (μF), nanofarads (nF), and picofarads (pF).

What is Inductance?

Inductance is the property of an electrical conductor that opposes a change in current. The SI unit for inductance is the Henry (H). Inductors store energy in a magnetic field when electric current flows through them. Common subunits include millihenries (mH), microhenries (μH), and nanohenries (nH).

Benefits of This Calculator

  • Real-time conversion: Instantly see results as you type
  • Bidirectional calculation: Convert from any unit to any other unit
  • Accuracy: Precise calculations with high decimal precision
  • User-friendly interface: Clean, modern design with intuitive controls
  • Completely free: No registration or subscription required

Practical Applications

This tool is essential for designing electronic circuits, troubleshooting electrical systems, academic projects, and professional engineering work. Whether you're calculating capacitor values for a power supply or determining inductor specifications for a radio frequency circuit, our calculator simplifies the conversion process.

Frequently Asked Questions

How accurate are the conversions?

Our calculator provides results with high precision (up to 12 decimal places for calculations). The conversions are based on standard SI unit relationships and are mathematically precise.

Can I use this tool on my mobile device?

Absolutely! Our calculator is fully responsive and works perfectly on smartphones, tablets, laptops, and desktop computers. The interface adapts to any screen size for optimal usability.

What are the most common capacitance units?

The most frequently used capacitance units are:
- Microfarad (μF): Common for electrolytic capacitors
- Nanofarad (nF): Often used in signal filtering circuits
- Picofarad (pF): Typical for high-frequency applications

How do I convert between inductance units?

Use our inductance converter section. Enter your value, select the input unit, and the calculator will instantly show the equivalent values in all other inductance units (Henry, millihenry, microhenry, and nanohenry).

Is there any limit to the values I can convert?

There are no practical limits. Our calculator can handle extremely small values (like picoFarads or nanoHenries) to very large values. The only limitation is the numerical precision of JavaScript, which is more than sufficient for all practical electronics applications.