Inductance Conversion Calculator

Value:

From Unit:

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1. What is the Inductance Unit Converter?

Definition: This converter transforms inductance values between various units. Inductance measures the ability of a conductor to store energy in a magnetic field due to electric current, typically in henrys (H).

Purpose: Useful in physics, electronics, and engineering for converting inductance units in applications like circuit design, transformer calculations, and electromagnetic analysis.

2. How Does the Converter Work?

The converter uses conversion factors relative to the base unit henry [H]:

Input value is converted to H by dividing by the "From" unit's factor.
The result is converted to the "To" unit by multiplying by the "To" unit's factor.

Supported units:

henry [H] (Factor: 1.00000)
exahenry [EH] (Factor: 1.0000e-18)
petahenry [PH] (Factor: 1.0000e-15)
terahenry [TH] (Factor: 1.0000e-12)
gigahenry [GH] (Factor: 1.0000e-9)
megahenry [MH] (Factor: 1.0000e-6)
kilohenry [kH] (Factor: 0.00100)
hectohenry [hH] (Factor: 0.01000)
dekahenry [daH] (Factor: 0.10000)
decihenry [dH] (Factor: 10.00000)
centihenry [cH] (Factor: 100.00000)
millihenry [mH] (Factor: 1000.00000)
microhenry [µH] (Factor: 1000000.00000)
nanohenry [nH] (Factor: 1000000000.00000)
picohenry [pH] (Factor: 1000000000000.00000)
femtohenry [fH] (Factor: 1000000000000000.00000)
attohenry [aH] (Factor: 1000000000000000000.00000)
weber/ampere [Wb/A] (Factor: 1.00000)
abhenry [abH] (Factor: 1000000000.00000)
EMU of inductance (Factor: 1000000000.00000)
stathenry [stH] (Factor: 1.1127e-12)
ESU of inductance (Factor: 1.1127e-12)

Steps:

Enter the value to convert.
Select the "From" unit (the unit of the input value).
Select the "To" unit (the desired output unit).
Submit to perform the conversion.
Results are formatted to 5 decimal places, with scientific notation for values less than 0.001.

3. Importance of Inductance Conversion

Inductance conversion is critical for:

Physics: Analyzing magnetic fields and electromagnetic induction.
Engineering: Designing inductors, transformers, and electrical systems.
Electronics: Calculating inductances in circuits and devices.

4. Using the Converter

Example 1: Convert 1 exahenry to henry:

Input: 1
From Unit: exahenry [EH] (factor: 1e-18)
To Unit: henry [H] (factor: 1)
Calculation: \( 1 / 1e-18 \times 1 = 1e+18 \)

Result: 1.0000e+18 henry

Example 2: Convert 1 stathenry to henry:

Input: 1
From Unit: stathenry [stH] (factor: 1.112650056e-12)
To Unit: henry [H] (factor: 1)
Calculation: \( 1 / 1.112650056e-12 \times 1 \approx 8.9876e+11 \)

Result: 8.9876e+11 henry

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: What is inductance?
A: Inductance is the property of an electrical conductor that opposes changes in current by inducing a voltage, measured in henrys (H).

Q: Why are there different units for inductance?
A: Different systems (SI, CGS, electromagnetic units) and scales are used in various fields for convenience.

Q: How are henry and stathenry related?
A: One stathenry is approximately 8.9876×10^11 henrys.

Q: Can this converter be used for all inductance scenarios?
A: Yes, it converts units of inductance, applicable to any scenario involving inductance.