Inductive Reactance Calculator

Find an inductor's reactance at a given frequency.

Inductive reactance (Ω) 37.699

Formula: XL = 2π·f·L

Step-by-step with your numbers:
1. Values used:
2. Frequency = 60 Hz
3. Inductance = 100 mH
4.
5. Inductive reactance = 37.699Ω
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Inductive reactance is an inductor's frequency-dependent opposition to AC current.

The math behind it

XL = 2π·f·L. It rises with frequency, so inductors block high frequencies.

Worked example

60 Hz, 100 mH → about 37.7 Ω.

FAQ

Why does it pass DC?

At 0 Hz the reactance is zero, so DC flows freely (limited only by wire resistance).