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LED Resistor Calculator
This calculator helps determine the correct resistor value for your LED.
How it works:
R = (Vsupply - Vforward) / Icurrent
Where:
- Vsupply = Power supply voltage
- Vforward = LED forward voltage
- Icurrent = LED current
LED Resistor Calculator
5V
160 Ω
5mm
Recommended Resistor
160 Ω
Standard value: 160 Ω
Power rating: 0.25W
Current: 20 mA
Power rating: 0.25W
Current: 20 mA