About Capacitors in Series Calculator (Formula)
The Capacitors in Series Calculator is a tool used to calculate the equivalent capacitance of capacitors that are connected in series. When capacitors are connected in series, their equivalent capacitance is not as straightforward as when they are connected in parallel. The formula for calculating the equivalent capacitance of capacitors in series is as follows:
1 / C_eq = 1 / C1 + 1 / C2 + … + 1 / Cn
Where:
- C_eq: The equivalent capacitance of the capacitors connected in series.
- C1, C2, …, Cn: The capacitances of the individual capacitors connected in series.
In this formula, the reciprocal of the equivalent capacitance is equal to the sum of the reciprocals of the individual capacitances. The equivalent capacitance is always less than the smallest capacitance in the series combination.
The Capacitors in Series Calculator allows you to determine the combined effect of capacitors connected in series, which can be useful in electronic circuits and applications. It’s important to note that when capacitors are connected in series, the total voltage across the combination is the same, while the charges on each capacitor might be different.
Using the Capacitors in Series Calculator simplifies the process of calculating equivalent capacitance and helps in designing circuits where capacitors are connected in series.