Calculate the potential energy stored in a capacitor based on capacitance and voltage. Crucial for safety analysis in high-voltage circuits and photoflash designs.
High-voltage capacitors can store lethal amounts of energy even after power is disconnected. Calculating joules helps determine safety risks and discharge requirements.
This calculator accepts Microfarads (µF), which is the most common unit for circuit capacitors.
E = 0.5 * C * V²