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Ohm’s Law & Watts Calculator

Volts, amps, ohms and watts from any two. Metric units, change any unit beside its field.

Measurements

About this calculator

Enter any two of voltage, current, resistance and power to get the other two. Handy for checking appliance loads on a circuit.

How it’s calculated

V = I × R, and P = V × I. For AC loads with a power factor below 1, real current will be higher.

Worked example

With these inputs:

Volts (V)
230
Amps (A)
0
Resistance (Ω)
0
Power (W)
1500

the result is:

Current
6.52 A
Voltage
230 V
Current
6.522 A
Resistance
35.267 Ω
Power
1,500 W (1.5 kW)

Tips from the trade

  • A 13 A plug on 230 V carries about 3 kW.

Results are estimates for planning and pricing. Check quantities against your drawings, the manufacturer’s data and the Building Regulations before ordering.