Inductance Converter
Convert between different inductance units with precision. Essential for electronic circuit design, transformer calculations, and electromagnetic engineering applications requiring accurate inductance measurements.
Base Unit: 1 H = 1 Wb/A (henry equals weber per ampere)
About This Inductance Converter
Our Inductance Converter is a comprehensive tool designed for electrical engineers, electronics technicians, and physics students who need accurate conversions between various inductance units. Inductance is a fundamental property in electromagnetic circuits, representing the ability of a conductor to store energy in a magnetic field.
The converter supports 22 different units ranging from the massive exahenry to the tiny attohenry, as well as specialized units like abhenry and stathenry. All conversions use precise mathematical relationships and are formatted appropriately for scientific notation when dealing with extremely large or small values.
Key Features
🔧 Complete Unit Coverage
Supports 22 inductance units from exahenry to attohenry, including SI prefixes, CGS units, and practical engineering units.
⚡ Engineering Precision
Uses exact conversion factors for mathematically accurate results, essential for circuit design and electromagnetic calculations.
📱 Responsive Design
Optimized interface that works seamlessly across all devices, from smartphones to professional workstations.
🔄 Real-time Conversion
Instant conversion as you type with automatic scientific notation for very large or small values.
Why Choose Our Inductance Converter?
- Engineering Accuracy: All conversions based on exact SI definitions and standards
- Comprehensive Range: From femtohenries in IC design to henries in power transformers
- Scientific Notation: Automatic formatting for extremely large or small values
- Educational Tool: Perfect for students learning about inductors and electromagnetic theory
- Professional Grade: Suitable for circuit design, transformer calculations, and research applications
- Bidirectional Conversion: Easily convert between any two supported units
Frequently Asked Questions
What is inductance and why are there so many units?
Inductance is the property of an electrical conductor that opposes changes in current, measured in henries (H). Different applications require different scales - microhenries for RF circuits, millihenries for audio circuits, and henries for power transformers. Historical units like abhenry and stathenry come from different measurement systems.
How accurate are the conversion calculations?
Our converter uses exact conversion factors based on SI standards. For SI prefix units (micro, milli, kilo, etc.), the conversions are exact. For CGS units (abhenry, stathenry), we use the internationally accepted conversion constants with appropriate precision.
What's the difference between abhenry and stathenry?
Abhenry (electromagnetic CGS unit) and stathenry (electrostatic CGS unit) are from different CGS systems. 1 abhenry = 10⁻⁹ henry, while 1 stathenry = 8.98755 × 10¹¹ henries. These units are rarely used today but appear in older literature.
Can I use this for calculating inductor values in circuits?
Absolutely! This tool is perfect for circuit design, helping you convert between manufacturer specifications (often in microhenries or millihenries) and calculation results in henries. It's especially useful for RF and power electronics design.
Why does the tool show scientific notation for some values?
Scientific notation automatically appears for very large or very small numbers to maintain readability and precision. For example, 1 henry = 1×10¹⁸ attohenries, which would be impractical to display as a regular decimal number.
What inductance values are common in electronic components?
Common ranges include: RF coils (nanohenries to microhenries), audio chokes (millihenries), power supply inductors (microhenries to millihenries), and power transformers (henries). This converter helps translate between these different scales efficiently.