Parallel-Connected Capacitor Calculator
Calculate the total capacitance of capacitors connected in parallel.
Result
79 µF
Total capacitance: 79 µF
Result in all units
Step-by-step solution
C = C₁ + C₂ + …
What Is a Parallel Capacitor?
In parallel-connected capacitors, the total capacitance equals the sum of the individual values. It is used to obtain a larger capacitance.
How is it calculated?
How Is It Calculated?
C = C₁ + C₂ + C₃ + …
- Enter the parallel capacitor values.
- Add them all together.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does voltage behave in a parallel connection?
The voltage is the same across each capacitor; the charge is distributed in proportion to the capacitance.