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Ohm’s Law: Voltage, Current, Resistance and Power

Solve an ideal resistor from six explicit pairs of voltage, current, resistance or power; handle zero-load and indeterminate inputs accurately.

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Inputs that matter
Voltage magnitude (V), Current magnitude (A), Sources and assumptions, Resistance (ohm), and 1 more
Output to expect
Voltage magnitude (V) + Current magnitude (A), Voltage magnitude (V) + Resistance (ohm), Current magnitude (A) + Resistance (ohm), Voltage magnitude (V) + Power (W), and 2 more
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Voltage magnitude (V) + Current magnitude (A)

Solve an ideal passive, finite positive resistance from exactly two selected magnitudes. A zero voltage/current or voltage/power pair cannot determine resistance uniquely. This model excludes reactive impedance and signed circuit direction.

V = I × R; P = V × I = I² × R = V² / R.

Voltage magnitude (V) + Resistance (ohm)

Solve an ideal passive, finite positive resistance from exactly two selected magnitudes. A zero voltage/current or voltage/power pair cannot determine resistance uniquely. This model excludes reactive impedance and signed circuit direction.

V = I × R; P = V × I = I² × R = V² / R.

Current magnitude (A) + Resistance (ohm)

Solve an ideal passive, finite positive resistance from exactly two selected magnitudes. A zero voltage/current or voltage/power pair cannot determine resistance uniquely. This model excludes reactive impedance and signed circuit direction.

V = I × R; P = V × I = I² × R = V² / R.

Voltage magnitude (V) + Power (W)

Solve an ideal passive, finite positive resistance from exactly two selected magnitudes. A zero voltage/current or voltage/power pair cannot determine resistance uniquely. This model excludes reactive impedance and signed circuit direction.

V = I × R; P = V × I = I² × R = V² / R.

Current magnitude (A) + Power (W)

Solve an ideal passive, finite positive resistance from exactly two selected magnitudes. A zero voltage/current or voltage/power pair cannot determine resistance uniquely. This model excludes reactive impedance and signed circuit direction.

V = I × R; P = V × I = I² × R = V² / R.

Resistance (ohm) + Power (W)

Solve an ideal passive, finite positive resistance from exactly two selected magnitudes. A zero voltage/current or voltage/power pair cannot determine resistance uniquely. This model excludes reactive impedance and signed circuit direction.

V = I × R; P = V × I = I² × R = V² / R.

Updated: September 2026

Example Scenarios

Try this example to see the calculation, then enter actual documented values and preserve the measurement conditions. A failed or unresolved comparison is part of the record.

10 V · 0.1 A

Try this example to see the calculation, then enter actual documented values and preserve the measurement conditions. A failed or unresolved comparison is part of the record.

10 V · 0.1 A

Try this example to see the calculation, then enter actual documented values and preserve the measurement conditions. A failed or unresolved comparison is part of the record.

10 V · 0.1 A

Try this example to see the calculation, then enter actual documented values and preserve the measurement conditions. A failed or unresolved comparison is part of the record.

10 V · 0.1 A

Try this example to see the calculation, then enter actual documented values and preserve the measurement conditions. A failed or unresolved comparison is part of the record.

10 V · 0.1 A

Try this example to see the calculation, then enter actual documented values and preserve the measurement conditions. A failed or unresolved comparison is part of the record.

10 V · 0.1 A

FAQ

Solve an ideal passive, finite positive resistance from exactly two selected magnitudes. A zero voltage/current or voltage/power pair cannot determine resistance uniquely. This model excludes reactive impedance and signed circuit direction.

Use the exact equipment data, measurement point, operating conditions and units described in the selected mode. Record source documents, dates and unresolved conditions in Sources and assumptions. Built-in examples illustrate arithmetic; they are not manufacturer ratings or approved designs.

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About Ohm’s Law: Voltage, Current, Resistance and Power

Solve an ideal passive, finite positive resistance from exactly two selected magnitudes. A zero voltage/current or voltage/power pair cannot determine resistance uniquely. This model excludes reactive impedance and signed circuit direction.