Parallel Plate Capacitor Calculator

Calculate the capacitance of a parallel plate capacitor from the plate area and the separation distance between the plates, assuming a vacuum or air gap between them.

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C = ε₀ × A / d, where ε₀ = 8.854×10⁻¹² F/m

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