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💡 LED Resistor Calculator

Find the correct series resistor value for any LED colour and supply voltage

Quick Presets

🔴 Red
2.0V / 20mA
🟠 Orange
2.1V / 20mA
🟡 Yellow
2.1V / 20mA
🟢 Green
2.2V / 20mA
🔵 Blue
3.2V / 20mA
🟣 UV
3.4V / 20mA
⚪ White
3.2V / 20mA
💜 Power
3.0V / 350mA

Custom Values

Exact Resistor Value
Nearest E12 Value
Power Dissipated
Actual LED Current
Voltage Drop

📐 Formula Reference

R = (Vs − N × Vf) / If

Power = If² × R (choose resistor rated ≥ 2× this value)

Always round up to the next standard E12 value to limit current safely. For multiple series LEDs multiply Vf by count N.