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Re: Q Ratio... What does it mean to you!!!

9/1/2002 9:32 AM
Tony@Mastertone
Re: Q Ratio... What does it mean to you!!!
Dick  
 
If the multimeter can measure inductance as well as resistance then your in business to CALCULATE Q ratio....  
 
1. Measure the resistance in ohms..(say 6000)  
2. Measure the inductance in Henries...(say 2.2)  
3. Using your calculator...  
 
2 x Pi x 1000 x (1.5)Inductance / (6000)Resistance  
 
Q=2.3  
 
An average Strat measurment for Q is around 2.2 to 2.6  
 
Also Q does not have any units attached.  
 
Tone