Example 1
100 µF and 220 µF in parallel give 320 µF.
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Physics tools › Capacitors in series and parallel
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Capacitors in series and parallel
Equivalent capacitance depends on the connection: capacitances add in parallel, while reciprocals add in series.
Formula usedCeq: parallel ΣC; series 1/Σ(1/C)
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Capacitors in series and parallel
Choose the connection and unit, then enter capacitance values separated by commas.
Two worked examples
Example 2
The same two capacitors in series give about 68.75 µF.
Good to knowUse positive capacitance values. The calculator treats all components as ideal capacitors.