Ohm's Law Calculator

Calculate voltage, current, or resistance using Ohm's Law. Also computes electrical power.

Examples

Find voltage: 2A through 100Ω

V = I × R = 2 × 100 = 200V

Solve for
Voltage (V = I × R)
Current (I)
2 A
Resistance (R)
100 Ω
Voltage
200 V
Current
2 A
Resistance
100 Ω
Power
400 W

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How It Works

Formula

V=IRV = I \cdot R

I=VRI = \frac{V}{R}

R=VIR = \frac{V}{I}

P=VIP = V \cdot I

Variables, symbols and units

VV

Voltage(V)

II

Current(A)

RR

Resistance(Ω)

PP

Electrical power(W)
Calculation method explained

Select what to solve for: voltage (V=I×R), current (I=V/R), or resistance (R=V/I). Enter the two known values and the calculator finds the unknown plus the power (P=V×I).

Ohm's Law links voltage, current, and resistance with V = I × R. The calculator picks the rearranged form that matches your two knowns: voltage as a product, or current and resistance as ratios. It then multiplies voltage by current to report dissipated power. Stick to volts, amperes, and ohms so power comes out in watts directly.

References and source material

Examples

Find voltage: 2A through 100ΩVoltage (V = I × R) · 2 A200 V

V = I × R = 2 × 100 = 200V

Solve for
Voltage (V = I × R)
Current (I)
2 A
Resistance (R)
100 Ω
Voltage
200 V
Find current: 12V across 4ΩCurrent (I = V / R) · 12 V12 V

I = V / R = 12 / 4 = 3A

Solve for
Current (I = V / R)
Voltage (V)
12 V
Resistance (R)
4 Ω
Voltage
12 V
Find resistance: 9V at 0.5AResistance (R = V / I) · 9 V9 V

R = V / I = 9 / 0.5 = 18Ω

Solve for
Resistance (R = V / I)
Voltage (V)
9 V
Current (I)
0.5 A
Voltage
9 V

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ohm's Law?
Ohm's Law states that voltage (V) equals current (I) multiplied by resistance (R): V = I × R. It is the fundamental relationship in electrical circuits.
What units are used?
Voltage is measured in Volts (V), current in Amperes (A), and resistance in Ohms (Ω). Power is in Watts (W).
How is electrical power calculated?
Power (P) = Voltage × Current = V × I. It can also be expressed as P = I²R or P = V²/R.
What does resistance mean?
Resistance is the opposition to current flow in a circuit, measured in Ohms (Ω). Higher resistance means less current for a given voltage.
When does Ohm's Law not apply?
Ohm's Law applies to linear (ohmic) components. Non-linear components like diodes and transistors have variable resistance and require different models.

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