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Ohm's Law Calculator

An Ohm's law calculator finds voltage, current, resistance, and power from any two known circuit values. Choose your units, enter two measurements, and see the remaining values instantly.

Enter two known values

Positive magnitudes only

Known value 1
Known value 2
Base relationship: V = I × R. Power adds P = V × I.

How to use this calculator

  1. 1

    Choose two quantities

    Select two different values you already know, such as voltage and current.

  2. 2

    Enter values and units

    Use the unit menus for volts, milliamps, kilohms, watts, and other common scales.

  3. 3

    Check the complete result

    Read all four circuit values and the exact formulas used to derive the unknowns.

Ohm's law formula guide

V = I × R
I = V ÷ R
R = V ÷ I
P = V × I
P = I² × R
P = V² ÷ R

Results model ideal resistive circuits. Confirm component ratings, tolerances, and safe working limits before building a real circuit.

Frequently asked questions

What is Ohm's law?

Ohm's law states that voltage equals current multiplied by resistance: V = I × R. Its related power formulas connect those values with watts.

Which two values do I need?

Enter any two different known values from voltage, current, resistance, and power. The calculator derives the other two.

Can I use milliamps and kilohms?

Yes. Select the unit beside each input. The calculator converts micro, milli, kilo, and mega units to base SI units before solving.

Does Ohm's law work for every circuit?

It works for ideal resistive DC calculations. Real components can change with temperature, frequency, tolerance, or non-linear behavior.

How is electrical power calculated?

Power is P = V × I. Equivalent forms are P = I² × R and P = V² ÷ R.