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Ohm's law

Calculate resistance and power from voltage and current using Ohm's law. The foundation of any electronics or Arduino project.

Inputs

V
A

In amperes. 20 mA = 0.02 A.

Result

Resistance
250Ω
Power0.1 W

How it works

What it is

Ohm's law links voltage (V), current (I) and resistance (R): V = R × I. It's the starting point for sizing any component in a circuit.

Why power matters

Power (P = V × I) tells how much heat a component dissipates. Picking a resistor rated below what's needed makes it burn out. Always leave headroom.

Formula

R = V / I • P = V × I

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