Series Resistance Calculator
Add 2–10 resistor values (Ω, kΩ, or MΩ) and instantly get the total series resistance.
Resistor Values
2 resistorsTotal Series Resistance
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Formula Breakdown
Rtotal = R1 + R2 + …
Individual Resistors
| # | Value (Ω) | % of Total | Running Sum |
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Summary
Add 2–10 resistor values (Ω, kΩ, or MΩ) and instantly get the total series resistance.
How it works
- Enter the value of each resistor in the input fields.
- Select the unit (Ω, kΩ, or MΩ) for each resistor independently.
- Click "Calculate" or type in any field to update the result instantly.
- The calculator converts all values to ohms, sums them, and displays the total.
- Use "Add Resistor" to include more resistors (up to 10) and "Remove" to delete the last one.
Use cases
- Design resistor networks for voltage dividers and current-limiting circuits.
- Verify breadboard or PCB layouts before powering up.
- Calculate total load resistance for power supply design.
- Quickly check series combinations when exact values are not in stock.
- Teach or learn Ohm's Law and Kirchhoff's Voltage Law concepts.
- Cross-check SPICE simulation results for simple series circuits.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last updated: 2026-06-11 ·
Reviewed by Nham Vu