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LED Calculator

Compute LED current/resistor from supply, forward voltage and resistance.

Input Data

Vcc
Vf
Current

Results

Computed value.
150
Explanatory note.
限流電阻 R = (5−2)/0.02 = 150 Ω;建議選 ≥ 150 Ω(E12)。

At a glance:I = (V_cc − V_f)/R for an LED with series resistor. Complements led-resistor and ohm's-law.

Formula

I = (V_cc − V_f) / R.

How to Use

  1. Enter supply, V_f and resistor (or current).
  2. The tool returns the result.

Case Studies

V_cc=5, V_f=2, R=150

I ≈ 20 mA.

FAQ

V_f varies by color?

Red ~1.8 V, blue/white ~3.0–3.4 V.

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References

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