Ohm law formula tool

Voltage, Current, and Resistance Solver

Solve one Ohm law variable at a time for DC or resistive load notes using voltage, current, and resistance.

Solve Voltage, Current, or Resistance

Calculate V, I, or R from the other two values for basic circuit checks, bench notes, and field documentation.

Result

Voltage

120 V

Result notes

Keep the entered values, assumptions, and result together when adding this calculation to job notes or submittal records. Final installation choices should align with the applicable code edition, equipment listing, manufacturer instructions, local amendments, and AHJ requirements.

Formula and field context

Solve one Ohm law variable at a time for DC or resistive load notes using voltage, current, and resistance.

Formula context

Ohm's Law Formula Chart

Ohm's Law connects voltage, current, and resistance with V = I x R. Power relationships add P = V x I, P = I^2 x R, and P = V^2 / R. Use this chart as the formula-selection worksheet, then use the calculator result when values, units, and notes need a repeatable record.

Formula

V = I x R, I = V / R, R = V / I, P = V x I, P = I^2 x R, and P = V^2 / R.

Variables to keep with the result

  • V is voltage in volts.
  • I is current in amperes.
  • R is resistance in ohms.
  • P is real power in watts for the selected circuit condition.

Formula and variables

Ohm law relates voltage, current, and resistance as V = I x R, I = V / R, and R = V / I. Keep the measured or assumed units with the result because volts, amps, and ohms must stay in the same base units for the formula to hold.

Where it fits

This solver is useful when a technician has two known values from a meter reading, nameplate note, resistor value, or low-voltage circuit check and needs the third value. It is a formula worksheet, not a conductor, breaker, or equipment-sizing decision.

Common mistakes

Do not use a simple V/I/R result for reactive AC loads unless impedance has been reduced to an appropriate magnitude. For AC motors, transformers, power factor, and three-phase loads, use the related power, impedance, or motor calculators instead.

Common Questions

When should I use the broader Ohm law worksheet?
Use the broader worksheet when power, energy, or multiple related values need to be reviewed along with voltage, current, and resistance.
Can this be used on AC circuits?
It can support simple resistive AC checks. For reactive loads, use impedance rather than plain resistance and document the assumptions.
Why are voltage, current, and resistance handled together?
They are the three variables in the same Ohm law relationship, so the right output depends on which two values are already known.