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Inductance Conversion

Supports fast conversion between H, mH, μH, nH, pH, kH, and MH, accurate and efficient, helping you easily complete inductance value conversion.

Tool Description

Inductance Conversion is an online inductance unit converter that supports mutual conversion between henry (H), millihenry (mH), microhenry (μH), nanohenry (nH), picohenry (pH), kilohenry (kH), and megahenry (MH). Enter any value and unit to instantly view corresponding results in all other units, suitable for electronic circuit design, RF engineering, EMC, power systems, and more.

How to Use

  1. Enter value

    Enter the inductance value to convert in the input field, supporting integers and decimals, e.g., 100 or 0.047

  2. Select source unit

    Choose the inductance unit of the current value from the dropdown list (H, mH, μH, nH, pH, kH, MH)

  3. View results

    Click the Convert button or press Enter, and the result area below will display corresponding values in all units, with a copy button on the right of each result for easy use

Use Cases

  • Electronic circuit design: Inductors in circuits are often labeled in μH, mH, nH, etc. Schematic and PCB design requires frequent unit conversions; this tool enables quick conversion
  • RF & communication engineering: Inductance values for matching networks and filters in RF circuits are typically in the nH range (e.g., 2.2 nH, 4.7 nH), while low-frequency power filter inductors are in the μH~mH range. Use this tool to quickly switch between different scales
  • Power systems & transformers: Large power transformers and reactors have inductance values typically in the H~kH range. Different countries and standards may use different units; use this tool for quick comparison and conversion

Core Advantages

  1. Free Daily Uses

    The tool gives you free daily uses with no software to download or install; open the page and start converting inductance units. For higher volume or more frequent use, become a member to unlock more quota

  2. Privacy & security

    All conversions are done locally in your browser; input data is never uploaded to a server, fully protecting your privacy

  3. Simple to use

    Just enter a value and select a unit to get results for all units at once, which can be copied quickly

  4. Instant conversion

    All units update in real time; results appear instantly when you input or switch units, with no waiting

  5. Full unit coverage

    Covers 7 units: henry (H), millihenry (mH), microhenry (μH), nanohenry (nH), picohenry (pH), kilohenry (kH), and megahenry (MH)

  6. Precise conversion

    Based on strict decimal thousand-fold relationships with no approximate errors, results are precise within floating-point limits

Inductance Unit Conversion Relationships

The following shows the conversion relationships between inductance units, with henry (H) as the base unit:

Unit Name Abbreviation Conversion Relationship Equivalent H
HenryH1 H = 1 Wb/A1
MillihenrymH1 mH = 0.001 H0.001
MicrohenryμH1 μH = 10⁻⁶ H0.000001
NanohenrynH1 nH = 10⁻⁹ H0.000000001
PicohenrypH1 pH = 10⁻¹² H0.000000000001
KilohenrykH1 kH = 1,000 H1,000
MegahenryMH1 MH = 1,000,000 H1,000,000

Common Inductance Value Reference

The following shows common inductance value ranges in different application scenarios for reference comparison:

Application Typical Inductance
RF matching network1 nH ~ 100 nH
HF choke/decoupling100 nH ~ 10 μH
SMPS energy storage inductor1 μH ~ 100 μH
EMI common-mode choke100 μH ~ 10 mH
Audio crossover network1 mH ~ 100 mH
Power transformer100 mH ~ 10 H
Large reactor10 H ~ 数百 H

Definition and Physical Meaning of Inductance

Inductance (symbol L) is the ability of a conductor to generate induced electromotive force when the current changes, measuring a coil''s electromagnetic induction capability. The SI unit of inductance is the henry (symbol H), named after American physicist Joseph Henry. 1 henry is defined as the inductance of a coil that produces 1 volt of induced EMF when the current changes at a rate of 1 ampere per second, i.e., 1 H = 1 V·s/A = 1 Wb/A.

Inductance is one of the most fundamental passive components in electronic circuits, alongside resistance and capacitance as the three major passive components. The roles of inductance in circuits include: energy storage (storing energy in the form of a magnetic field, E = ½LI²), filtering (opposing current changes, passing DC and blocking AC), resonance (forming LC resonant circuits with capacitors, resonant frequency f = 1/(2π√LC)), and impedance matching (achieving maximum power transfer in RF circuits). Inductance unit conversions are based on strict decimal thousand-fold relationships (1 H = 10³ mH = 10⁶ μH = 10⁹ nH = 10¹² pH), fully consistent with metric unit prefixes.

FAQ

What is a henry (H)?

The henry (symbol H) is the SI standard unit of inductance, named after American physicist Joseph Henry (1797-1878). 1 henry is defined as: when the current in a coil changes uniformly at a rate of 1 ampere per second, if 1 volt of induced EMF appears across the coil terminals, the inductance is 1 henry, i.e., 1 H = 1 V·s/A = 1 Wb/A. The henry is a fundamental unit in electromagnetism; Joseph Henry''s discoveries in electromagnetic induction were nearly simultaneous with Faraday''s but were made independently.

How do I convert between microhenry (μH), nanohenry (nH), and picohenry (pH)?

Inductance units follow strict decimal thousand-fold relationships: 1 H = 1,000 mH = 1,000,000 μH = 1,000,000,000 nH = 1,000,000,000,000 pH. Specifically: 1 mH = 1,000 μH = 1,000,000 nH; 1 μH = 1,000 nH = 1,000,000 pH; 1 nH = 1,000 pH. For example, a 4.7 μH inductor = 4,700 nH = 4,700,000 pH. This thousand-fold relationship is fully consistent with metric unit prefixes (milli-, micro-, nano-, pico-).

Why are μH and nH most commonly used in electronic circuits?

In electronic circuits, 1 henry (H) is a relatively large inductance value. Common inductor components are mostly in the μH and nH ranges: matching networks and filters in RF circuits commonly use nH range (e.g., 1~100 nH), energy storage inductors in switching power supplies commonly use μH range (e.g., 10~1000 μH), and crossover inductors in audio circuits commonly use mH range (e.g., 0.1~10 mH). Only in large power equipment do H-level inductors appear. Inductors above 1 H are bulky and expensive, unsuitable for ordinary PCB boards.

How do I read color code markings on inductors?

Color-coded inductors use a marking method similar to color-coded resistors, with the unit being μH. Typically there are 4 bands: the first two bands represent significant digits, the third band represents the multiplier (power of 10), and the fourth band represents tolerance (gold ±5%, silver ±10%). For example: brown-black-red-silver = 10 × 10² μH = 1,000 μH = 1 mH, tolerance ±10%; red-red-brown-gold = 22 × 10¹ μH = 220 μH, tolerance ±5%. Some inductors also use a three-digit marking method (similar to capacitors), e.g., "101" = 100 μH.

Will data be uploaded to the server?

No. All conversion calculations are performed entirely in your browser locally using pure JavaScript math. Your input data never leaves your device, so please feel free to use it.

How accurate are the conversion results?

This tool uses JavaScript double-precision floating-point numbers (64-bit IEEE 754) for calculations, which is sufficiently accurate for most everyday scenarios. Inductance units follow strict decimal thousand-fold relationships (1 H = 10³ mH = 10⁶ μH = 10⁹ nH = 10¹² pH) with no approximate conversions, so conversion results are precise within floating-point limits. Up to 6 significant decimal places are retained, with excess digits automatically truncated.

How do I use the inductance unit converter?

Very simple.Enter the inductance value to convert, select its unit from the dropdown, click the Convert button or press Enter, and the result area will immediately list the converted values for all 7 units (H, mH, μH, nH, pH, kH, MH). Each result has a copy button on the right to copy that value individually.

Which inductance units are supported?

7 units in total.They include henry (H), millihenry (mH), microhenry (μH), nanohenry (nH), picohenry (pH), kilohenry (kH), and megahenry (MH), covering all common scales from picohenry to megahenry to meet conversion needs in RF, power, and electrical fields.

Does this tool require registration or login?

No registration needed.This is a free online tool that works as soon as you open the page, without login or account binding. We provide free daily usage quota; light daily conversion needs can be met at zero cost, while higher quotas or more frequent use can be unlocked by becoming a member.

Can I use it on a mobile phone?

Yes.The page is responsive and works properly on phones, tablets, and desktop browsers. Conversion on mobile is also done locally, so you can use it anytime, anywhere without worrying about network transmission.

What are the advantages over other converters?

More focused and hassle-free.Unlike general-purpose unit converters, this tool is designed specifically for inductance: one input yields results for all 7 units at once, saving repeated switching. All calculations are done locally, protecting privacy and responding fast, and it is completely free with no installation.

What happens if I enter an error or special characters?

You will be prompted to re-enter.When the input is empty or non-numeric, the tool shows prompts like "Please enter a value" or "Please enter a valid number" and does not perform conversion. Only regular numeric values (integers, decimals, and scientific notation) are supported; letters, unit symbols, and other non-numeric content are not accepted. Please confirm the input is a pure number and try again.

Content last updated:2026-07-17

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