This page allows you to easily calculate the effective resistance of a set of resistors, where they are used in parallel. The calculator understands technical notations, such as 2k7 or 0R1 for 2700 ohms and zero point one ohms, respectively.
Click on any of the links at the top of the page to reveal (or hide) more information about this calculator.
Caveats:
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At this point in time the calculators on this site are entirely dependent on JavaScript.
Given enough time and money it is hoped to develop a version in the future which will be able to operate independently.
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Definitions:
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Description.
Formulae:
1/RTOTAL = 1/R1 + 1/R2 ... 1/Rn
Instructions
Enter each resistance into the text-box labelled 'Resistances:', either one at a time, or as a list
Press the 'calc Resistance' button
Click the spanner icon next to any entry to Alter or Remove that value
Press the 'Clear Results' button if you wish to discard the current results list, otherwise further amounts will be added to the same total.