Inductance Converter
Convert inductance between henries, millihenries, and microhenries.
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Enter an inductance value and choose a from/to unit to convert between henries, millihenries, and microhenries.
Your result
1,000
Converted value
AI explanation
Formula
Converted value = amount × (from-unit-to-henries factor) ÷ (to-unit-to-henries factor)Worked example
1 millihenry to microhenries
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Amount | 1 |
| From unit | mh |
| To unit | uh |
| Converted value | 1000 |
Assumptions
- Uses SI metric prefixes throughout (milli = 10⁻³, micro = 10⁻⁶).
Frequently asked questions
Where is inductance used?
Inductors in power supplies, filters, and RF circuits are typically rated in millihenries (mH) or microhenries (µH), since a full henry is a very large amount of inductance for most electronics.
How many microhenries are in a millihenry?
1 millihenry = 1,000 microhenries — useful when comparing components specified with different unit prefixes.
When would inductance be given directly in henries?
Large transformers and power-grid inductors are sometimes specified directly in henries, since their inductance is much larger than typical small-signal components.