Capacitance of a Parallel Plate Capacitor

Introduction to Capacitance of a Parallel Plate Capacitor Calculator

The capacitance of a parallel plate capacitor is determined by the formula C = (permittivity * area) / distance, where C is the capacitance, permittivity is the permittivity of the dielectric material between the plates (usually vacuum permittivity, 8.854187817 × 10⁻¹² F/m), area is the area of one of the plates in square meters, and distance is the separation between the two plates in meters.

Parameter usage:

• area = area of the plates
• distance = distance between the plates
• permittivity = permittivity of the dielectric material

Example valid values:

• area = 1.5 m²
• distance = 0.01 m
• permittivity = 8.854187817 × 10⁻¹² F/m

Output:

• capacitance = capacitance in farads (F)

Data validation

Parameters area and distance must be greater than zero. The permittivity should be a positive value.

Summary

This calculator helps determine the capacitance of a parallel plate capacitor given its physical properties. It is used in various fields of engineering and physics.