LC Resonant Frequency Calculator

Enter inductance (L) and capacitance (C) to calculate the resonant frequency of an LC circuit.

LC Circuit Inputs

Enter any two known values; the third is calculated.

Formulas

f f = 1 / (2π√(L·C))
L L = 1 / (4π²·f²·C)
C C = 1 / (4π²·f²·L)

Enter L and C values on the left, then click Calculate.

Common LC Combinations

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Summary

Enter inductance (L) and capacitance (C) to calculate the resonant frequency of an LC circuit.

How it works

  1. Enter the inductance value and select its unit (H, mH, µH, nH).
  2. Enter the capacitance value and select its unit (F, mF, µF, nF, pF).
  3. Click Calculate to compute the resonant frequency f = 1 / (2π√(LC)).
  4. The result is displayed in the most readable unit (Hz, kHz, or MHz).
  5. Use the Reset button to clear all fields and start a new calculation.

Use cases

  • Design LC filters and tank circuits for RF electronics.
  • Tune radio receiver front-end circuits to a target frequency.
  • Verify component selection for oscillator circuits.
  • Calculate the natural frequency of a wireless power transfer coil.
  • Check resonance during audio crossover network design.
  • Teach or study oscillation theory in physics and electronics courses.

Frequently Asked Questions

Last updated: 2026-06-11 · Reviewed by Nham Vu