Series and Parallel Calculator
How to add components in series and parallel
- Choose resistors, capacitors or inductors.
- Type the values separated by spaces or commas, with prefixes such as 4.7k, 100n or 10u.
- The series and parallel totals appear.
Frequently asked questions
Why are capacitors the other way round?
Capacitors in parallel add up, while in series they combine like resistors in parallel: 1 / C = 1 / C1 + 1 / C2 + …
How do I write 4k7?
4k7 and 4.7k both mean 4.7 kΩ.
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