Capacitive Reactance Calculator

Capacitive Reactance Calculator calculator can be used to calculate the capacitive reactance (Xc) of a capacitor in an AC circuit based on its capacitance and the frequency of the AC signal.

Input Parameters

Calculation Results

Calculation Formula

Xc = 1 / (2 * π * f * C)

Where:
Xc is the capacitive reactance in Ohms (Ω)
π is the mathematical constant Pi (approximately 3.14159)
f is the frequency in Hertz (Hz)
C is the capacitance in Farads (F)

Result

Capacitive Reactance (Xc): 0 Ω

Capacitive Reactance Calculator Calculator Usage Guide

Learn how to use the Capacitive Reactance Calculator calculator and its working principles

How to Use the Calculator

  1. Enter the capacitance value in Farads (F). For example, a capacitor with a capacitance of 1 microfarad (μF) would be entered as 0.000001.
  2. Enter the frequency of the AC signal in Hertz (Hz). For example, a 60 Hz AC signal would be entered as 60.
  3. Click the "Calculate" button to compute the capacitive reactance.
  4. The result will be displayed in Ohms (Ω).

Understanding Capacitive Reactance

Capacitive reactance (Xc) is the opposition that a capacitor offers to the flow of alternating current (AC). It is inversely proportional to both the frequency of the AC signal and the capacitance of the capacitor. The formula to calculate capacitive reactance is:

Xc = 1 / (2 * π * f * C)

Where:

  • Xc is the capacitive reactance in Ohms (Ω)
  • π is the mathematical constant Pi (approximately 3.14159)
  • f is the frequency in Hertz (Hz)
  • C is the capacitance in Farads (F)

This calculator helps you determine the capacitive reactance of a capacitor in an AC circuit, which is essential for designing and analyzing AC circuits, especially in filter circuits and tuning circuits.