Henry is an inductance unit used in coils, filters, transformers and magnetic circuit calculations.
Henry became common through the growth of electrical measurement, electronics and standardized component design.
Measurement system: Electrical engineering and electromagnetic circuit usage. SI equivalent: 1 H = 1 H.
Henry facts
- Unit name
- Henry
- Symbol
- H
- Category
- Inductance
- Measurement system
- Electrical engineering and electromagnetic circuit usage
- SI equivalent
- 1 H = 1 H
- Common uses
- Inductors, filters, transformers and switching circuits
Definition of the henry
Henry is an inductance unit used in coils, filters, transformers and magnetic circuit calculations.
Measurement system and SI relationship
Electrical engineering and electromagnetic circuit usage
SI equivalent: 1 H = 1 H
History of the henry
Henry became common through the growth of electrical measurement, electronics and standardized component design.
Where is the henry used?
Inductors, filters, transformers and switching circuits