Enter the inductance in henry and the frequency in hertz into the calculator to determine the reactance in ohms. This calculator helps in converting inductance and frequency values to the corresponding reactance.
Reactance Formula
The following formula is used to calculate the reactance in ohms from inductance in henry and frequency in hertz.
X_L = 2 * π * f * L
Variables:
- X_L is the reactance (ohms)
- f is the frequency (hertz)
- L is the inductance (henry)
To calculate the reactance, multiply 2 times π times the frequency in hertz times the inductance in henry.
What is Reactance?
Reactance is a measure of the opposition that a circuit presents to the flow of alternating current (AC) due to its inductance or capacitance. Inductive reactance, which is caused by inductors in a circuit, increases with frequency and inductance. It is an important factor in the design and analysis of AC circuits, particularly in the context of impedance, filters, and resonance.
How to Calculate Reactance?
The following steps outline how to calculate the Reactance.
- First, determine the frequency (f) in hertz.
- Next, determine the inductance (L) in henry.
- Next, gather the formula from above = X_L = 2 * π * f * L.
- Finally, calculate the Reactance (X_L) in ohms.
- 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.
frequency (f) = 60 hertz
inductance (L) = 0.1 henry
