Henry is an inductance unit used in coils, filters, transformers and magnetic circuit calculations.
The henry is named after American physicist Joseph Henry, who discovered self-inductance in the early 1830s.
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
The henry is named after American physicist Joseph Henry, who discovered self-inductance in the early 1830s.
Where is the henry used?
Inductors, filters, transformers and switching circuits