Electrical Calculators

Voltage Drop Calculator

Calculate voltage drop with Calculator 360 using the available inputs.

Enter the one-way run; the model applies its circuit factor.
The preset is an estimate; actual resistance depends on conductor and temperature.
AWG is converted to nominal solid-round-wire area only for this voltage-drop calculation.
Used only when square millimeters are selected.

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How to use this calculator

Estimate voltage drop for an entered one-way conductor run. Select AWG or mm² as an input to the same calculation. This page does not choose a wire size or certify electrical-code compliance.

Enter your own values and units, then check the assumptions shown with the result.

AWG nominal solid-round-wire area is used solely as a calculation input. Actual conductor construction and applicable electrical requirements must be checked for a real project. References: NIST Copper Wire Tables (American Wire Gage) ·

Frequently asked questions

What does this calculator estimate?

Estimate voltage drop for an entered one-way conductor run. Select AWG or mm² as an input to the same calculation. This page does not choose a wire size or certify electrical-code compliance.

Which values does it use?

It uses the values entered in the form. No live rate, price, tax, or code requirement is retrieved.