Inductance Converter - Henry, Millihenry, Microhenry Calculator
Result:
1 H = 0.001 mH
How Inductance Conversion Works
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Inductance Conversion Table
| Henry (H) | Millihenry (mH) | Microhenry (μH) | Nanohenry (nH) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.001 | 1 | 1000 | 1000000 |
| 0.01 | 10 | 10000 | 10000000 |
| 0.1 | 100 | 100000 | 100000000 |
| 0.5 | 500 | 500000 | 500000000 |
| 1 | 1000 | 1000000 | 1000000000 |
| 2 | 2000 | 2000000 | 2000000000 |
| 5 | 5000 | 5000000 | 5000000000 |
| 10 | 10000 | 10000000 | 10000000000 |
| 20 | 20000 | 20000000 | 20000000000 |
| 50 | 50000 | 50000000 | 50000000000 |
| 100 | 100000 | 100000000 | 100000000000 |
| 200 | 200000 | 200000000 | 200000000000 |
| 500 | 500000 | 500000000 | 500000000000 |
| 1000 | 1000000 | 1000000000 | 1000000000000 |
| 2000 | 2000000 | 2000000000 | 2000000000000 |
Inductance Units Progression Chart
0.1 H
0.5 H
1 H
2 H
5 H
Practice Problems
Problem 1:
Convert 0.5 H to millihenry
Solution: 0.5 × 1,000 = 500 mH
Problem 2:
Convert 2500 μH to millihenry
Solution: 2500 ÷ 1,000 = 2.5 mH
Problem 3:
Convert 100 mH to henry
Solution: 100 ÷ 1,000 = 0.1 H
Problem 4:
Convert 1500 nH to microhenry
Solution: 1500 ÷ 1,000 = 1.5 μH
Problem 5:
Convert 0.001 H to nanohenry
Solution: 0.001 × 1,000,000,000 = 1,000,000 nH
Common Examples of Inductance Conversion
Power Supply Design
A power supply transformer has 2.5 henry inductance. Convert to millihenry for circuit calculations.
Answer: 2.5 H = 2,500 mH
RF Circuit Design
An antenna coil measures 150 microhenry. Convert to nanohenry for precise tuning.
Answer: 150 μH = 150,000 nH
Motor Winding
Electric motor winding shows 750 millihenry. Convert to henry for power calculations.
Answer: 750 mH = 0.75 H
Audio Crossover
Speaker crossover needs 3.3 millihenry inductor. Convert to microhenry for component selection.
Answer: 3.3 mH = 3,300 μH
Daily Uses of Inductance
Power supply transformers use henry-range inductance values
Radio frequency coils typically measure in microhenry or nanohenry
Electric motor windings have inductance measured in millihenry
Audio crossover networks use inductors with specific inductance values
Switch-mode power supplies require precise inductance calculations
Wireless charging coils need specific inductance for efficient power transfer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is inductance and why convert units?
Inductance measures how much magnetic field an inductor creates when current flows through it. Different applications use different units - power supplies use henry, RF circuits use microhenry, and precision electronics use nanohenry.
How do I convert henry to millihenry?
To convert henry to millihenry, multiply by 1,000. For example: 0.5 H × 1,000 = 500 mH. This is because 1 henry equals 1,000 millihenry.
What's the difference between microhenry and nanohenry?
Microhenry (μH) is 1,000 times larger than nanohenry (nH). To convert microhenry to nanohenry, multiply by 1,000. For example: 5 μH = 5,000 nH.
Which inductance unit is most common in electronics?
Millihenry (mH) and microhenry (μH) are most common in electronics. Power circuits use millihenry, while RF and high-frequency circuits typically use microhenry or nanohenry.
How accurate is this inductance converter?
Our converter uses precise mathematical formulas and displays results up to 8 decimal places. The conversion factors are based on standard electrical engineering definitions and are highly accurate for all practical applications.
About Inductance Units
Inductance is a fundamental electrical property that measures how much magnetic field an inductor creates when electric current flows through it. Understanding different inductance units helps engineers and technicians work with various electronic components and circuits.
Henry (H)
The base unit of inductance named after Joseph Henry. Used for large inductors like power transformers and motor windings. One henry is quite large for most electronic applications.
Millihenry (mH)
One thousandth of a henry. Common in power electronics, audio equipment, and medium-frequency circuits. Most practical inductors fall in the millihenry range.
Microhenry (μH)
One millionth of a henry. Widely used in radio frequency circuits, antenna tuning, and high-frequency applications. Essential for RF design and wireless communications.
Nanohenry (nH)
One billionth of a henry. Used in very high frequency circuits, microwave applications, and precision RF work. Critical for modern wireless and high-speed digital circuits.