Parallel Resistors Calculator

How does the Parallel Resistors Calculator work?

Given a set of parallel resistors, this calculates the total resistance in ohms, denoted R_t
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What 1 formula is used for the Parallel Resistors Calculator?

R_t = 1/(1/R₁ + 1/R₂ + 1/R₃ + ... + 1/R_n)

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What 3 concepts are covered in the Parallel Resistors Calculator?

ohm: unit of electrical resistance in the International System of Units
parallel resistors: Resistors where their terminals are connected to the same two nodes
resistor: a passive two-terminal electrical component that implements electrical resistance as a circuit element

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