Series Resistance Calculator

Calculate total resistance of resistors connected in series. Total resistance is the sum of all individual resistances.

Enter resistor values.

Series Resistance Formula

R_total = R₁ + R₂ + R₃ + ... + Rₙ

In a series circuit, current is the same through all resistors. Voltage divides across them.

Example: 100 Ω + 220 Ω + 470 Ω = 790 Ω

Last updated: 2026-08-08