Capacitance Converter

Convert between different capacitance units including farads, microfarads, nanofarads, and picofarads.

Capacitance Converter
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$ convert --from [unit] --to [unit] --value [number]
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formulas.ts

// Common Capacitance Converter Formulas

1constQ = C × V
2const1 microfarad = 10⁻⁶ farads
3const1 nanofarad = 10⁻⁹ farads
4const1 picofarad = 10⁻¹² farads
references.json

// Common Capacitance Converter References

{
"Ceramic Capacitor":"1 pF - 100 nF",
"Electrolytic Capacitor":"1 μF - 10000 μF",
"Supercapacitor":"1-100 F"
}
README.md

## What is Capacitance Conversion?

Capacitance conversion involves changing measurements of electrical charge storage capability between different units. Capacitors store energy in electric fields and are essential in electronics for filtering, timing, and energy storage. Our converter handles the wide range of capacitance values used in electronics.

units.ts

// Common Capacitance Units Explained

export const Farad (F)

// The SI unit of capacitance. One farad is very large - most capacitors are measured in much smaller units.

export const Microfarad (μF)

// One millionth of a farad. Common in power supply filtering and audio circuits. Range: 0.1μF to 10,000μF.

export const Picofarad (pF)

// One trillionth of a farad. Used in high-frequency circuits and radio applications.

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When to Use This Converter

Our capacitance converter is essential for electronics engineers designing circuits, hobbyists building projects, technicians replacing components, and students learning electronics.

FAQ.md

## Frequently Asked Questions

01 ### Q: How do capacitors store energy?

/**

Capacitors store energy in an electric field between two conductive plates separated by an insulator. Energy = ½CV², where C is capacitance and V is voltage.

*/

02 ### Q: What is a supercapacitor?

/**

Supercapacitors store 10-100 times more energy than regular capacitors, bridging the gap between capacitors and batteries. Used for quick energy storage and delivery.

*/