Series & Parallel Resistor Calculator

Total resistance of resistors in series and in parallel (also works for inductors).

Results

Series totalβ€”
Parallel totalβ€”
Countβ€”

How to use the Series & Parallel Resistor Calculator

  1. Enter or select: Resistor values (Ξ©).
  2. The results (Series total, Parallel total, Count) are calculated instantly as you type.
  3. Use β€œCopy link” to share the calculation with the same input values.

Formula

  • Series: R = R₁ + Rβ‚‚ + …
  • Parallel: 1/R = 1/R₁ + 1/Rβ‚‚ + …

About this tool

Values accept SI expressions like 4.7e3.