Ohms to Amps Calculator

Convert ohms to amps from the circuit voltage: I = V / R. Formula, worked example and a table of typical values. Ohms alone cannot give amps.

Estimate only. Not engineering or safety advice. Check the result against the applicable standard and the equipment data, and have a competent engineer review it before it is relied on. Terms of use.

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Formula

Worked example

1. I = V / R = 12 / 6 = 2 A
2. P = V² / R = 24 W

Typical values

Other inputs are the same as in the worked example above.

Assumptions

• Steady DC or purely resistive AC load
• AC values are RMS
• Power factor is 1; for a reactive load use the power, voltage and current calculator

Exactly two values are needed. If three or four are entered the result could contradict itself, so the calculator asks for two only.

Frequently asked questions

How do I convert Ohms to Amps?

V = I × R; P = V × I; P = I² × R; P = V² / R. Worked example: Voltage 12 V, resistance 6 Ω gives 2 A.

What do I need to enter?

Enter voltage, current, resistance and power. Leave blank the value you want to find, and the form solves for it. Change the unit of a value with its selector and the result stays the same.

Why does this need a second value?

Amps, volts and ohms are three different quantities linked by Ohm's law, V = I × R. Any one of them can be found only from the other two, so a single number cannot be converted on its own.

How accurate are the results?

Every figure comes from the same tested engine as the Elecmetric calculators and is meant for estimating. Check design values against the standard and the equipment data you work to.

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