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Equivalent Resistance Calculator

The Equivalent Resistance Calculator will calculate the:

  1. Equivalent resistance of a series combination of resistors
  2. Equivalent resistance of a parallel combination of resistors

Calculator Limitations: The Equivalent Resistance Calculator will calculate a maximum of 15 resistors.

Equivalent Resistance Calculator
Equivalent Resistance Calculator Results (detailed calculations and formula below)
The equivalent resistance of a series combination of resistors is Ω [Ohm]
The equivalent resistance of a series combination of resistors is Ω [Ohm]
(Equivalent resistance of a series combination of resistors calculation
Rs = R1 + R2 + R3
Rs =
Rs =
Rs =
Equivalent resistance of a series combination of resistors
Rp = 1/1/R1 + 1/R2 + 1/R3
Rp = 1/
Rp =
Rp =
Rp =
Equivalent Resistance Calculator Input Values

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Formula and Calculation

Rs = R1 + R2 + R3

Formula and Calculation

Rp = 1/1/R1 + 1/R2 + 1/R3

This formula derives from the formula:

1/Rp = 1/R1 + 1/R2 + 1/R3

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