Q Factor for Series RLC Circuit Calculator

✖Resistance is a measure of the opposition to current flow in an electrical circuit. Resistance is measured in ohms, symbolized by the Greek letter omega (Ω).ⓘ Resistance [R]			+10% -10%
✖Inductance is the tendency of an electrical conductor to oppose a change in the electric current flowing through it. The flow of electric current creates a magnetic field around the conductor.ⓘ Inductance [L]			+10% -10%
✖Capacitance is the capability of a material object or device to store electric charge. It is measured by the change in charge in response to a difference in electric potential.ⓘ Capacitance [C]			+10% -10%

✖Series RLC Quality Factor is defined as the ratio of the initial energy stored in the resonator to the energy lost in one radian of the cycle of oscillation in a Series RLC Circuit.ⓘ Q Factor for Series RLC Circuit [Q_se]

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Q Factor for Series RLC Circuit Solution

STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary

Formula Used

Series RLC Quality Factor = 1/(Resistance)*(sqrt(Inductance/Capacitance))
Q_se = 1/(R)*(sqrt(L/C))
This formula uses 1 Functions, 4 Variables

Functions Used

sqrt - A square root function is a function that takes a non-negative number as an input and returns the square root of the given input number., sqrt(Number)

Variables Used

Series RLC Quality Factor - Series RLC Quality Factor is defined as the ratio of the initial energy stored in the resonator to the energy lost in one radian of the cycle of oscillation in a Series RLC Circuit.
Resistance - (Measured in Ohm) - Resistance is a measure of the opposition to current flow in an electrical circuit. Resistance is measured in ohms, symbolized by the Greek letter omega (Ω).
Inductance - (Measured in Henry) - Inductance is the tendency of an electrical conductor to oppose a change in the electric current flowing through it. The flow of electric current creates a magnetic field around the conductor.
Capacitance - (Measured in Farad) - Capacitance is the capability of a material object or device to store electric charge. It is measured by the change in charge in response to a difference in electric potential.

STEP 1: Convert Input(s) to Base Unit

Resistance: 60 Ohm --> 60 Ohm No Conversion Required
Inductance: 0.79 Millihenry --> 0.00079 Henry (Check conversion here)
Capacitance: 350 Microfarad --> 0.00035 Farad (Check conversion here)

STEP 2: Evaluate Formula

Substituting Input Values in Formula

Q_se = 1/(R)*(sqrt(L/C)) --> 1/(60)*(sqrt(0.00079/0.00035))

Evaluating ... ...

Q_se = 0.0250396510954951

STEP 3: Convert Result to Output's Unit

0.0250396510954951 --> No Conversion Required

FINAL ANSWER

0.0250396510954951 ≈ 0.02504 <-- Series RLC Quality Factor

(Calculation completed in 00.004 seconds)

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Q Factor for Series RLC Circuit

LaTeX Go Series RLC Quality Factor = 1/(Resistance)*(sqrt(Inductance/Capacitance))

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LaTeX Go Power Factor = Resistance/Impedance

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Capacitance for Parallel RLC Circuit using Q Factor

LaTeX Go Capacitance = (Inductance*Parallel RLC Quality Factor^2)/Resistance^2

Capacitance for Series RLC Circuit given Q Factor

LaTeX Go Capacitance = Inductance/(Series RLC Quality Factor^2*Resistance^2)

Capacitance given Cut off Frequency

LaTeX Go Capacitance = 1/(2*Resistance*pi*Cut-off Frequency)

Capacitance using Time Constant

LaTeX Go Capacitance = Time Constant/Resistance

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Resistance for Parallel RLC Circuit using Q Factor

LaTeX Go Resistance = Parallel RLC Quality Factor/(sqrt(Capacitance/Inductance))

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LaTeX Go Resonant Frequency = 1/(2*pi*sqrt(Inductance*Capacitance))

Capacitance for Parallel RLC Circuit using Q Factor

LaTeX Go Capacitance = (Inductance*Parallel RLC Quality Factor^2)/Resistance^2

Capacitance for Series RLC Circuit given Q Factor

LaTeX Go Capacitance = Inductance/(Series RLC Quality Factor^2*Resistance^2)

Q Factor for Series RLC Circuit Formula

LaTeX Go

Series RLC Quality Factor = 1/(Resistance)*(sqrt(Inductance/Capacitance))
Q_se = 1/(R)*(sqrt(L/C))

What is Q factor?

Q-factor is nothing but the relationship between stored energy and the rate of energy in electrical components, devices. The ratio of the reactance in ohms divided by the resistance in ohms is defined as the quality factor.

How to Calculate Q Factor for Series RLC Circuit?

Q Factor for Series RLC Circuit calculator uses Series RLC Quality Factor = 1/(Resistance)*(sqrt(Inductance/Capacitance)) to calculate the Series RLC Quality Factor, The Q Factor for Series RLC Circuit is a dimensionless parameter that describes how underdamped an oscillator or resonator is. It is approximately defined as the ratio of the initial energy stored in the resonator to the energy lost in one radian of the cycle of oscillation. Series RLC Quality Factor is denoted by Q_se symbol.

How to calculate Q Factor for Series RLC Circuit using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Q Factor for Series RLC Circuit, enter Resistance (R), Inductance (L) & Capacitance (C) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Q Factor for Series RLC Circuit calculation can be explained with given input values -> 0.02504 = 1/(60)*(sqrt(0.00079/0.00035)).

FAQ

What is Q Factor for Series RLC Circuit?

The Q Factor for Series RLC Circuit is a dimensionless parameter that describes how underdamped an oscillator or resonator is. It is approximately defined as the ratio of the initial energy stored in the resonator to the energy lost in one radian of the cycle of oscillation and is represented as Q_se = 1/(R)*(sqrt(L/C)) or Series RLC Quality Factor = 1/(Resistance)*(sqrt(Inductance/Capacitance)). Resistance is a measure of the opposition to current flow in an electrical circuit. Resistance is measured in ohms, symbolized by the Greek letter omega (Ω), Inductance is the tendency of an electrical conductor to oppose a change in the electric current flowing through it. The flow of electric current creates a magnetic field around the conductor & Capacitance is the capability of a material object or device to store electric charge. It is measured by the change in charge in response to a difference in electric potential.

How to calculate Q Factor for Series RLC Circuit?

The Q Factor for Series RLC Circuit is a dimensionless parameter that describes how underdamped an oscillator or resonator is. It is approximately defined as the ratio of the initial energy stored in the resonator to the energy lost in one radian of the cycle of oscillation is calculated using Series RLC Quality Factor = 1/(Resistance)*(sqrt(Inductance/Capacitance)). To calculate Q Factor for Series RLC Circuit, you need Resistance (R), Inductance (L) & Capacitance (C). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Resistance, Inductance & Capacitance and hit the calculate button. You can also select the units (if any) for Input(s) and the Output as well.

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