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RC Time Constant Calculator

Find the time constant and voltage response of a resistor-capacitor circuit.

CALCULATE

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Formulas

τ = R × C

Time constant in seconds

V(t) = V0 × (1 - e-t/τ)

Charging voltage at time t

RC Time Constant

After 1τ: 63.2% charged. 2τ: 86.5%. 3τ: 95.0%. 5τ: 99.3% (full). Used in filters, timing circuits, debouncing, and power supply smoothing.

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