The Mechanical Engineering Handbook



Inductive Reactance for AC Circuits

Inductive Reactance Equation



$$ X_L = 2 \pi f L $$
where:

XL   =   Inductive Reactance   (Ω)

f   =   Frequency   (Hz)

L   =   Inductance   (H)


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Equation Assumptions



  • The inductor is ideal.
  • The operation is sinusoidal in steady-state.
  • The frequency is constant
  • Inductance is linear.