Two 10 nF Capacitors in Series
Two equal 10 nF capacitors in series give a combined capacitance of exactly 5 nF.
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.
Two identical capacitors in series always halve the capacitance ā the opposite of what happens with resistors in parallel.
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.