Electrical basics

Ohm's Law Calculator

Solve voltage, current, resistance and power from two known values.

When Ohm's law is enough

This calculator is useful for simple DC or resistive circuit estimates. Motors, LEDs, AC impedance and nonlinear components need more specific models.

Example

If current is 2 amps and resistance is 12 ohms, voltage is V = 2 x 12 = 24 volts. Power is P = 24 x 2 = 48 watts.

Common mistakes

Use amps, volts and ohms consistently. Milliamps must be converted to amps before using the formulas.

Limitations

This calculator assumes a linear resistive load. It is not suitable for mains safety decisions, complex AC circuits, batteries under load or electronic component design by itself.

Last reviewed: 2026-05-17

Before relying on this result

Use this calculator together with the formula, assumptions, limitations and examples on the page. If the topic involves health, tax, lending, investment, legal, safety or current-rate decisions, treat the number as an estimate and check the relevant primary source or professional guidance.

Calculator metadata last reviewed: 2026-05-14.