Plate Capacitor Capacitance Calculator

Dimension units:
Insulating medium:
DC= Dielectric constant
Number of boards (N):
Board spacing (D):
Plate area (A): 　
  Length (overlap) ((L):
  Width (overlap) (W):
 
   capacitance :C= μF

 

What is a Plate Capacitor Capacitance Calculator?

A Plate Capacitor Capacitance Calculator is a tool used to determine the capacitance (C) of a parallel plate capacitor based on its physical dimensions and the dielectric material between the plates.

The capacitance is given by the formula:

Why Use a Plate Capacitor Capacitance Calculator?

  • Quickly estimate capacitance for capacitor design.
  • Optimize dielectric selection for higher/lower capacitance.
  • Simplify physics/electronics experiments.
  • Ensure proper capacitance values in circuit applications.

How to Use a Plate Capacitor Capacitance Calculator?

  1. Enter the plate area (A) in square meters.
  2. Enter the plate separation distance (d) in meters.
  3. Choose the dielectric material, which determines εr​ (e.g., Air ≈ 1.0, Glass ≈ 4.7).
  4. The calculator computes the capacitance C in Farads (F).

When to Use a Plate Capacitor Capacitance Calculator?

  • When designing capacitors for circuits.
  • In RF and power electronics applications.
  • When selecting dielectric materials for high or low capacitance needs.
  • In physics and engineering studies to understand electrostatics.