How to Calculate and Solve for Capacitance | Electrical Properties
Last Updated on August 12, 2022
The image of capacitance is shown below.
To compute for capacitance, two essential parameters are needed and these parameters are Charge (Q) and Voltage (V).
The formula for calculating capacitance:
C = Q / V
Where;
C = Capacitance
Q = Charge
V = Voltage
Let’s solve an example;
Find the capacitance when the charge is 12 and the voltage is 6.
This implies that;
Q = Charge = 12
V = Voltage = 6
C = Q / V
C = 12 / 6
C = 2
Therefore, the capacitance is 2 farad.
Calculating the Charge when the Capacitance and the Voltage is Given.
Q = CV
Where;
Q = Charge
C = Capacitance
V = Voltage
Let’s solve an example;
Find the charge when the capacitance is 10 and the voltage is 5.
This implies that;
C = Capacitance = 10
V = Voltage = 5
Q = CV
Q = 10(5)
Q = 50
Therefore, the charge is 50.
Calculating the Voltage when the Capacitance and the Charge is Given.
V = Q / C
Where;
V = Voltage
C = Capacitance
Q = Charge
Let’s solve an example;
Find the voltage when the capacitance is 20 and the charge is 40.
This implies that;
C = Capacitance = 20
Q = Charge = 40
V = Q / C
V = 40 / 20
V = 20
Therefore, the voltage is 20 V.
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Once, you have obtained the calculator encyclopedia app, proceed to the Calculator Map, then click on Materials and Metallurgical under Engineering.
Now, Click on Electrical Properities under Materials and Metallurgical
Now, Click on Capacitance under Electrical Properities
The screenshot below displays the page or activity to enter your values, to get the answer for the capacitance according to the respective parameter which is the Charge (Q) and Voltage (V).
Now, enter the values appropriately and accordingly for the parameters as required by the Charge (Q) is 12 and Voltage (V) is 6.
Finally, Click on Calculate
As you can see from the screenshot above, Nickzom Calculator– The Calculator Encyclopedia solves for the capacitance and presents the formula, workings and steps too.
