Power Dissipation Calculator (P = I² × R)

Calculate power dissipated in a resistor from current and resistance (P = I² × R). Free online calculator.

Power Dissipation Calculator (P = I² × R)

Current IA
Resistance RΩ
Power
400W
P = I² · RCalculate power dissipated in a resistor from current and resistance (P = I² × R). Free online calculator.
Current
2A
Resistance
100Ω
Power
400W
Voltage
200V

More about: Power Dissipation Calculator (P = I² × R)

What it calculates

The “Power Dissipation Calculator (P = I² × R)” calculator computes Power in W from 2 parameters: current i (A), resistance r (Ω).

A standard physics formula used in educational and engineering tasks.

Example calculation

With parameters Current I = 2 A, Resistance R = 100 Ω the result is 400 W (P = I² · R).

How to use

  1. Enter the parameter values — every field above is adjustable with a slider.
  2. The result and related metrics are calculated automatically as you type.
  3. Use the additional metrics shown (if any) where needed.
  4. Copy the result or bookmark the page.

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