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Series Parallel Resistance Calculator
Equivalent resistance series and parallel for up to 3 resistors.
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This free Series Parallel Resistance Calculator covers Equivalent resistance series and parallel for up to 3 resistors.
Series adds; parallel uses reciprocal sum. Related physics tools sit beside How it works, with no account required.
Using the Series Parallel Resistance Calculator
Equivalent resistance series and parallel for up to 3 resistors. Typical inputs are R1 (Ω), R2 (Ω) and R3 (Ω, 0=skip). How it works beside the form states the identity the Series Parallel Resistance Calculator applies.
FAQ
How do I use the Series Parallel Resistance Calculator?
Open the Series Parallel Resistance Calculator, fill R1 (Ω), R2 (Ω) and R3 (Ω, 0=skip), and read the result. Enter R1 (Ω), R2 (Ω), and R3 (Ω, 0=skip) for the Series Parallel Resistance Calculator; use finite values in the indicated domain. The calculator reports Series (Ω) and Parallel (Ω): Series adds; parallel uses reciprocal sum. Resistances should be nonnegative, and zero-ohm parallel branches need special handling.
What formula does the Series Parallel Resistance Calculator use?
The Series Parallel Resistance Calculator uses the identity in How it works. In words: Enter R1 (Ω), R2 (Ω), and R3 (Ω, 0=skip) for the Series Parallel Resistance Calculator; use finite values in the indicated domain. The calculator reports Series (Ω) and Parallel (Ω): Series adds; parallel uses reciprocal sum. Resistances should be nonnegative, and zero-ohm parallel branches need special handling.