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LED Resistor Calculator

Find the right resistor to safely power an LED.

CALCULATE

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Formulas

R = (Vs - Vf) / I

Vs = Supply voltage, Vf = LED forward voltage, I = LED current

LED Forward Voltages

Red: 1.8-2.2V. Yellow: 2.0-2.2V. Green: 2.0-3.5V. Blue: 3.0-3.5V. White: 3.0-3.5V. Standard current: 20mA.

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