This page allows you to instantly calculate the size/value of resistor required to run an LM317 at the correct output voltage.
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Definitions:
V
Output Voltage of the circuit.
R1
Value of Resistor between Vout and Vadj pins, typically specified as 220Ω
R2
Value of Resistor between Vadj and circuit ground.
Formulae:
V = 1.25 * (1 + R2 / R1)
Instructions
Enter a value into each text-box in the form below.
Choose appropriate unit-sizes for each value from each drop-down list.
Hit the ENTER or RETURN key on your keyboard, or press the 'CalcResult' button below the input fields.
A results area will appear at the bottom of the page, showing the required resistance value.
Press the 'Clear Results' button if you wish to discard the current results list, otherwise further calculations will be added to the bottom of the current results list.
