RL Circuit Calculator

Time constant and cutoff frequency of a resistor–inductor circuit.

Results

Time constant τ = L/R—
Cutoff frequency—

How to use the RL Circuit Calculator

  1. Enter or select: Resistance R, Inductance L.
  2. The results (Time constant τ = L/R, Cutoff frequency) are calculated instantly as you type.
  3. Use “Copy link” to share the calculation with the same input values.

Formula

  • τ = L/R
  • f_c = R/(2πL)