Current Divider Branch
In two parallel resistive branches, more current takes the lower resistance path.
Current Divider Branch
Resistors · 3 inputs
How to use this calculator
- Enter total current in A.
- Enter target branch resistance in Ω.
- Enter other branch resistance in Ω.
- Select Calculate and keep the output unit with the answer.
Before you use the answer
Check the component connections and unit prefixes before copying a result into a circuit notebook. These tools describe ideal, introductory circuits. They do not replace datasheets, thermal checks, isolation requirements or qualified design work, and they are not intended for mains installation decisions.
The numerator uses the other branch resistance, a common source of reversed results.
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Why might a result be approximate?
Measurement uncertainty, ideal-model assumptions and floating-point rounding can all matter. Displaying more digits does not improve the original measurement.
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