Ohm's Law Calculator

Select any two values to calculate the others:

Free online Ohm's Law calculator: calculate voltage (V), current (I), resistance (R), and power (P). Enter any two values to find the others. Perfect for electronics, circuit design, and physics. Mac OS 9 retro style.

How to Use

How to Use This Ohm's Law Calculator

Step 1: Enter Any Two Values

Input any two known values from Voltage (V), Current (I), Resistance (R), and Power (P). The calculator works with any combination of two known parameters.

Step 2: Leave Others Blank

Leave the remaining two fields empty. The calculator automatically determines which values you want to find based on which fields are filled.

Step 3: Click Calculate

Press the Calculate button to compute all unknown values. Results are displayed with 3 decimal precision in volts, amperes, ohms, and watts.

Step 4: Apply the Results

Use the calculated values for circuit design, troubleshooting electronics, physics homework, or electrical engineering projects. Clear to start a new calculation.

Key Features

  • Calculate any two of V, I, R, P from the other two
  • Instant results with 3 decimal precision
  • Covers all Ohm's Law and power formula combinations
  • Supports circuit design and electronics education
  • Simple, retro Mac OS 9 style interface
  • Free, no signup, 100% client-side calculation

Common Uses

  • Calculating voltage drop across a resistor
  • Determining current through a circuit component
  • Finding resistance for LED current limiting
  • Computing power dissipation in electronic circuits

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is Ohm's Law?
A: Ohm's Law states that the current through a conductor between two points is directly proportional to the voltage across the two points. The formula is V = I × R, where V is voltage, I is current, and R is resistance.

Q: How does the power formula relate to Ohm's Law?
A: The power formula P = V × I (watts) is derived from Ohm's Law. Combined with V = I × R, you can derive P = I² × R and P = V² / R, allowing calculation of power from any two known electrical values.

Q: Can I use this for AC circuits?
A: This calculator works for DC circuits and resistive AC circuits. For AC circuits with reactive components (capacitors, inductors), you need to account for impedance and power factor, which this basic calculator does not handle.