Physics

Solenoid Inductance Calculator

Find the inductance of an air-core solenoid.

Parameters Live Compute
Calculated Output
Inductance (H) 0.0003
Inductance (mH) 0.2513
Formula: L = μ₀·N²·A ÷ l
Step-by-Step Breakdown
1. Values used:
2. Number of turns = 200
3. Cross-section area = 5 cm²
4. Length = 10
5.
6. Inductance = 0.0003H
7. Inductance = 0.2513mH
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A solenoid's inductance grows with the square of its turns.

The math behind it

L = μ₀·N²·A ÷ l for a long air-core coil. A magnetic core multiplies this by the relative permeability.

Worked Example

200 turns, 5 cm², 10 cm → about 0.25 mH.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why N squared?

More turns both create and link more flux, so inductance scales with N².

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