Capacitors in parallel calculator

Calculate parallel capacitance with your own figures.

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Use parallel capacitance to compare changes to your inputs. The method and limits below explain the scope.

Examples

Examples

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Capacitances (µF)
10,20
Parallel capacitance (µF)
30

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Capacitances (µF)
20,40
Parallel capacitance (µF)
60
Calculation method

Calculation method

Parallel capacitance (µF)

sum(a)

Symbols and units
a
Capacitances (µF)

Use the units shown. A list keeps the order in which you enter its values. The symbol ^ means “raised to the power of”.

Calculation steps and notation

sum(list) adds all entries in the list.

Assumptions & limits

Assumptions & limits

  • Ideal parallel capacitances add directly. Lists support up to 1,000 finite values.
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