Inductance converter
Calculate, convert and check circuit values in your browser.
Inputs
Results
- pH
- 1 pH
- nH
- 0.001 nH
- µH
- 0.000001 µH
- mH
- 0.000000001 mH
- H
- 0.000000000001 H
- kH
- 0.000000000000001 kH
Questions, examples and engineering limits
Convert henries and SI prefixes with examples such as 1 mH to µH. Separate inductance value from saturation current, DCR and measurement conditions.
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How is Inductance Converter: nH, µH, mH and Henries calculated?
Use 1 H = 1000 mH = 10⁶ µH = 10⁹ nH. Convert henries and SI prefixes with examples such as 1 mH to µH. Separate inductance value from saturation current, DCR and measurement conditions.
Sources: nist.gov [1]
How do I calculate this example: 0.47 mH?
470 µH. This is a calculated example under the model stated above; it is not a measured component specification.
Which units does Inductance Converter: nH, µH, mH and Henries use?
pH, nH, µH, mH, H, kH. Convert prefixes before substituting values; keep the input and output units attached to every number.
Sources: nist.gov [1]
Are uH and µH the same unit?
Yes. uH commonly substitutes for µH in plain text; both mean microhenry, 10⁻⁶ H. mH means 10⁻³ H.
Sources: nist.gov [1]
Does a higher inductance mean a higher current rating?
No. Check saturation and thermal current independently. In one package family, more turns may increase inductance and DCR while reducing usable current.
Sources: coilcraft.com [1]
Why do two meters show different inductance values?
Compare test frequency, signal level, DC bias and equivalent-circuit mode. The converter changes units only; it cannot reconcile different test conditions.
Sources: coilcraft.com [1]
Answers use the stated model and units. Examples are calculated values, not measurements or component ratings.