The symbol L for inductance was chosen to honor Heinrich Lenz (1804–1865), whose pioneering work in electromagnetic induction was instrumental in the development of the final theory. ... Lenz' gave us the minus sign and we honor him with the symbol L.

Does L stand for inductor?

Inductor is an electrical component that stores energy in magnetic field. The inductor is made of a coil of conducting wire. In an electrical circuit schematics, the inductor marked with the letter L. The inductance is measured in units of Henry [L].

What does L stand for in a circuit?

An LC circuit, also called a resonant circuit, tank circuit, or tuned circuit, is an electric circuit consisting of an inductor, represented by the letter L, and a capacitor, represented by the letter C, connected together.