1 nF and 10 nF Capacitors in Series
A 1 nF and 10 nF capacitor in series give approximately 0.909 nF, dominated by the smaller capacitor.
How to use this tool
- Enter capacitor cā, capacitor cā, capacitor cā (optional) and capacitor cā (optional) in the fields above.
- Results update instantly as you type ā or click Calculate.
- Read your series capacitance and the full breakdown beneath it.
When capacitor values differ by 10x in series, the smaller one dominates and the result is close to but slightly below the smaller value.
Frequently asked questions
- Why does series wiring reduce capacitance?
- Each capacitor in series adds to the effective gap between plates, reducing the ability to store charge. It is the mirror image of parallel resistors.
- When would I wire capacitors in series?
- To increase the voltage rating of a capacitor bank, or to achieve a smaller capacitance than any available single component.