Voltage Divider Calculator — Calculate Output Voltage for Resistor Divider Circuits

Voltage Divider Calculator

Calculate the output voltage (Vout) in voltage divider circuits for precise circuit design. Determine Vout based on resistor values and input voltage using the standard voltage divider formula.

Step 1: Circuit Specifications

Voltage Divider Formula

Vout = Vin × (R2 ÷ (R1 + R2))

A voltage divider reduces a higher voltage to a lower voltage using two resistors in series. It’s a fundamental circuit in electronics.

Step 2: Visualization & Options

Vin R1 R2 Vout
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About Voltage Dividers

Voltage dividers are used to create reference voltages, level shift signals, and bias active circuit elements. The output voltage depends on the ratio of R2 to the total resistance (R1 + R2).

Voltage Divider Results

Summary
Resistor Comparison
Breakdown

Output Voltage (Vout)

6.00V
For Vin = 12V, R1 = 10kΩ, R2 = 10kΩ
Voltage Ratio
0.50
Current (I)
0.60 mA
Power in R1
3.60 mW
Power in R2
3.60 mW

Standard Resistor Values Comparison

Standard Value Vout (V) Ratio Current (mA)

Voltage Distribution

Voltage Divider Formula

Vout = Vin × (R2 ÷ (R1 + R2))

Where:
• Vin = Input Voltage
• R1 = First resistor in series
• R2 = Second resistor in series
• Vout = Output voltage across R2

The current through the divider: I = Vin ÷ (R1 + R2)

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