Electrical

Wire Resistance Calculator

Estimate resistance from material resistivity and conductor geometry.

Ideal component relationshipsUnits and assumptions explained below

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Use the Calculate button to see your result.

Review the method below for assumptions and conventions.

How to use this tool

  1. Enter resistivity, conductor length, cross-sectional area.
  2. Select Calculate to view the result.
  3. Check the method and assumptions below before using the result.

The method, explained

Resistance = resistivity × length/(area in mm² × 10⁻⁶).

A WORKED EXAMPLE

Using resistivity = 1.68e-8 Ω·m, conductor length = 10 m, cross-sectional area = 2.5 mm², the result is 0.0672 Ω. Change these example inputs to match your task; use the method above to check each step.

What to keep in mind

Enter total conductor length. Temperature dependence and connections are excluded. Ideal-component calculation for study and estimation. It does not select safe wiring, protective devices or component ratings for an installation.

Common questions

Which inputs does this calculation need?

Estimate resistance from material resistivity and conductor geometry. Enter resistivity in Ω·m, conductor length in m, cross-sectional area in mm². The filled example is editable and is not a saved personal record.

How should I interpret the result?

Enter total conductor length. Temperature dependence and connections are excluded. Ideal-component calculation for study and estimation. It does not select safe wiring, protective devices or component ratings for an installation.

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