1. What is Picohenry?

Picohenry (pH) is a unit of inductance equal to one trillionth (10⁻¹²) of a henry. It's commonly used to measure very small inductances in electronic circuits.

2. Conversion Formula

The conversion between Henry and Picohenry is straightforward:

Where:

• 1 Henry — Standard unit of inductance
• 1 Picohenry — 10⁻¹² Henry

3. Importance of Picohenry

Details: Picohenry measurements are essential in high-frequency electronics, RF circuits, and miniaturized components where very small inductances are common.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter the value in Henry (H) and the calculator will automatically convert it to Picohenry (pH). The input must be a non-negative number.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: Why convert Henry to Picohenry?
A: Many electronic components have inductances in the picohenry range, making this unit more practical for circuit design and analysis.

Q2: What are typical values in picohenry?
A: PCB traces might have 10-100 pH/inch, while small chip inductors range from 1 nH (1000 pH) to several μH.

Q3: How precise is this conversion?
A: The conversion is exact since it's based on the definition of the metric prefixes.

Q4: Are there other inductance units?
A: Yes, common units include nanohenry (nH), microhenry (μH), and millihenry (mH).

Q5: When would I use Henry vs Picohenry?
A: Use Henry for larger inductors (like power supply components) and picohenry for high-frequency or very small components.