Voltage Drop Calculator
For a round-trip DC circuit, voltage drop is 2 × conductor resistivity × length × current ÷ area.
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How it works
For a round-trip DC circuit, voltage drop is 2 × conductor resistivity × length × current ÷ area.
Worked example
Longer or thinner wire has greater voltage drop.
Keep in mind
Actual resistance varies with temperature and conductor material.