Enter the capacitance and voltage into the calculator to determine the capacitor value. This calculator helps in selecting the right capacitor for your electronic circuit.
Capacitor Value Formula
The following formula is used to calculate the capacitor value.
CV = C * V
Variables:
- CV is the capacitor value (microfarad-volts, µFV)
- C is the capacitance (microfarads, µF)
- V is the voltage (volts, V)
To calculate the capacitor value, multiply the capacitance by the voltage.
What is a Capacitor Value?
A capacitor value is a representation of a capacitor’s ability to store an electric charge. It is the product of the capacitance of the capacitor and the voltage applied to it. This value is important in designing circuits and selecting capacitors that can handle the required charge without exceeding the voltage rating, which could lead to capacitor failure.
How to Calculate Capacitor Value?
The following steps outline how to calculate the Capacitor Value.
- First, determine the capacitance (C) in microfarads (µF).
- Next, determine the voltage (V) in volts.
- Next, gather the formula from above = CV = C * V.
- Finally, calculate the Capacitor Value (CV) in microfarad-volts (µFV).
- After inserting the variables and calculating the result, check your answer with the calculator above.
Example Problem :
Use the following variables as an example problem to test your knowledge.
capacitance (C) = 100 microfarads (µF)
voltage (V) = 10 volts (V)
