Enter the inductance and current of an inductor into the calculator below to determine the total energy stored in that inductor. An inductor is an electrical instrument that stores energy when a current is passed through it.
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Inductor Energy Formula
The following equation can be used to calculate the total energy stored in an inductor when a current is passing through it.
ES = 1/2 * L * I²
- Where ES is the total energy stored (Joules)
- L is the inductance (Henries, H)
- I is the current (amps, A)
To calculate inductor energy, multiply the inductance by the current squared, then divide by 2.
This inductor calculator takes the values you enter above and calculates the resulting answer on the back end. It’s important to remember that this energy storage only occurs when a current is present. This is because the actual cause of the energy is a magnetic field generated by the current. Another name for an inductor is a solenoid, one of the most prevalent electronic components in the world. Solenoids produce magnetic fields when they see a current.
Inductor Energy Definition
Inductor energy is defined as the total amount of energy stored in an inductor due to the current and inductance of the material.
How to calculate inductor energy?
How to calculate inductor energy?
- First, determine the inductance.
Measure the inductance of the the inductor/material.
- Next, determine the current.
Measure the current running through the inductor.
- Finally, calculate the inductor energy.
Calculate the total energy stored using the equation above.
FAQ
Inductor energy is defined as the total amount of energy stored in an inductor due to the current and inductance of the material.