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Wire DC Resistance Calculator

Compute the ohms and percent drop for any gauge length and material.

Result

Resistance

0.159 Ω

Loss

1.59 V

Percent drop

1.32%

About this tool

Use copper or aluminum AWG with one-way length to get conductor resistance, round-trip loss, and applied voltage at the load end. Targets r/ElectricalEngineering student and technician gauge-confusion threads.

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