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LED Series Resistor Calculator (Ohm's Law)

Calculate the right series resistor (and power rating) for an LED given supply voltage, forward voltage and current. Single or multi-LED series, E12/E24/E48 rounding.

Series resistor
Nearest standard: · Power: · Rating:
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How the math works

R = (Vs − n × Vf) / I, where I is in amps. Power dissipated by the resistor: P = (Vs − n × Vf) × I. Pick a rating at least 2× the calculated power for headroom.

If (n × Vf) ≥ Vs the LED won't light — drop one from the chain or raise the supply. Use the nearest higher standard value to avoid over-driving.

Also known as

led resistor calculatorohms law calculatorled series resistor

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