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Electricity Converters

Convert volts, amps, ohms, coulombs, and more. Quick, clear conversions for study, work, and DIY.

Electricity Engineering Calculators

Ohm's Law, power factor, solar, cable sizing & more — 35 free tools

Ohm's Law Calculator

Calculate voltage, current, or resistance using Ohm's Law (V = IR).

Electrical Power Calculator

Calculate electrical power in watts from voltage, current, and resistance.

Voltage Divider Calculator

Calculate output voltage of a resistor voltage divider circuit.

Series & Parallel Resistor Calculator

Calculate total resistance of resistors in series or parallel configurations.

Battery Life Calculator

Estimate how long a battery will last based on capacity and load current.

Battery Watt-Hours Calculator

Convert battery capacity from amp-hours to watt-hours and find runtime.

Electricity Bill Calculator

Calculate your monthly electricity bill based on appliance usage and tariff.

Generator Size Calculator

Determine the right generator size (kVA/kW) for your power needs.

UPS Battery Backup Calculator

Calculate UPS battery backup time for your connected devices.

Ampere to Watt Calculator

Convert amperes to watts using voltage, or watts to amperes.

Capacitor Charge Time Calculator

Calculate capacitor charge/discharge time using the RC time constant.

Inductor Reactance Calculator

Calculate inductive reactance (XL) at any frequency for an inductor.

LED Resistor Calculator

Calculate the correct current-limiting resistor value for an LED circuit.

Capacitor Energy Storage Calculator

Calculate the energy stored in a capacitor from capacitance and voltage.

Resonant Frequency Calculator

Calculate the resonant frequency of an LC circuit.

RC Low Pass Filter Calculator

Calculate the cutoff frequency and response of an RC low-pass filter.

Wheatstone Bridge Calculator

Calculate the unknown resistance in a Wheatstone bridge circuit.

Zener Diode Calculator

Calculate Zener diode current, voltage regulation, and resistor values.

Transformer Ratio Calculator

Calculate transformer turns ratio, primary/secondary voltage and current.

Power Factor Calculator

Calculate power factor, apparent power, real power, and reactive power.

Three-Phase Power Calculator

Calculate three-phase AC power, line current, and phase voltage.

Voltage Drop Calculator

Calculate voltage drop in a wire based on length, current, and conductor size.

Wire Gauge (AWG) Calculator

Find the correct wire gauge (AWG) for your current load and distance.

Home Wiring Load Calculator

Calculate total electrical load of home appliances and circuit capacity.

Electrical Cable Size Calculator

Determine the correct cable cross-section for safe current carrying capacity.

Fuse Size Calculator

Calculate the correct fuse rating for a circuit based on load and safety factor.

Motor Power Calculator

Calculate motor power output, efficiency, and current draw.

Short Circuit Current Calculator

Calculate short-circuit current (Isc) in a single or three-phase system.

AC/DC Efficiency Calculator

Calculate AC to DC conversion efficiency and power loss in rectifier circuits.

Solar Panel Output Calculator

Estimate daily and monthly energy output from a solar panel system.

Solar ROI Calculator

Calculate payback period and return on investment for a solar panel installation.

PV System Size Calculator

Determine the required PV system size to meet your energy consumption.

EV Charging Cost Calculator

Calculate the cost to charge an electric vehicle at home or public stations.

dBm to Watts Calculator

Convert power levels between dBm, watts, and milliwatts.

Decibel Calculator

Calculate decibel levels, power ratios, and voltage ratios for audio and RF.

Introduction

Electricity Converters help you change one electrical unit into another, without guessing or doing manual math. This tool is useful for students, electricians, engineers, and anyone working with electrical circuits. You can convert common values like volts, amps, ohms, coulombs, and more.

How to Use

  1. 1Choose the type of conversion you need (current, voltage, etc.).
  2. 2Enter the value you already know (example: 120).
  3. 3Select the 'From' unit and the 'To' unit.
  4. 4View the converted result and copy it if needed.

What This Calculator Measures

Voltagevolts (V), millivolts (mV)
Currentamps (A), milliamps (mA)
Resistanceohms (Ω), kiloohms (kΩ)
Chargecoulombs (C), amp-hours (Ah)
Conductancesiemens (S), mho
Capacitancefarads (F), microfarads (µF)

Formula & Logic

Most conversions use simple scaling factors. For example, moving from base units like Volts to Millivolts involves multiplying by 1000.

Remember that Resistance (Ohms) and Conductance (Siemens) are inverses of each other.

Examples

  • 120 V 120,000 mV
  • 2.5 A 2500 mA
  • 5000 C 1.39 Ah

Common Mistakes

  • Mixing up current (A) and charge (C)
  • Forgetting that milli = 1/1000
  • Using the wrong reference for conductance
  • Confusing mA with µA
  • Rounding too early

Engineering Note

When working with sensitive circuits, parasitic capacitance and inductance can affect performance at high frequencies — even when the calculated values look correct. Always verify converted values against your component datasheets and test under real operating conditions before finalising a design.

Real-World Applications by Category

Electric Charge

Coulombs, Amp-hours, Milliamp-hours

Battery capacity ratings for phones and EVs, capacitor sizing, electroplating calculations.

Electric Current

Amperes, Milliamperes, Microamperes

Circuit breaker sizing, fuse selection, LED driver current settings, Arduino/Raspberry Pi pin limits.

Electric Potential (Voltage)

Volts, Millivolts, Kilovolts

Comparing mains voltages across countries (120 V vs 230 V), sensor output signals, transformer design.

Electric Resistance

Ohms, Kilohms, Megaohms

Resistor selection in PCB design, cable impedance matching, insulation testing.

Capacitance

Farads, Microfarads, Picofarads

Filter design, timing circuits (RC networks), power factor correction, decoupling capacitors.

Inductance

Henries, Millihenries, Microhenries

Inductor selection for DC-DC converters, EMI filter design, inductive load calculations.

Electric Conductance

Siemens, Millisiemens

Determining how easily current flows in a conductor; the inverse of resistance used in admittance calculations.

Electric Field Strength

Volts per metre, Kilovolts per metre

Antenna design, dielectric breakdown thresholds, EMC (electromagnetic compatibility) testing.

Linear & Surface Charge Density

Coulombs per metre, C/m²

Electrostatics problems, capacitor plate modelling, semiconductor doping analysis.

Essential Electrical Formulas

Unit conversions are only part of the picture. These fundamental relationships connect the electrical quantities above and are essential in everyday circuit work:

V = I × R

Ohm's Law

Voltage equals current multiplied by resistance. The foundation of all DC circuit analysis.

P = V × I

Electric Power

Power (watts) equals voltage times current. Used to size wires, fuses, and power supplies.

Q = C × V

Capacitor Charge

Charge stored (coulombs) equals capacitance (farads) times voltage. Key for timing and filtering circuits.

V = L × (dI/dt)

Inductor Voltage

Voltage across an inductor equals inductance times the rate of current change. Critical for switching converters.

SI unit definitions per NIST SP 330; formulas are standard electrical engineering relationships.

Safety note: These converters are for reference and planning purposes only. For safety-critical applications — including mains wiring, industrial equipment, or high-voltage systems — always verify all values against your local electrical code and consult a qualified electrician or engineer before proceeding.

Frequently Asked Questions

They convert electrical units like watts, amps, volts, Wh, kWh, joules, and more, so you can compare values and make calculations faster.
Watts measure power right now. kWh measures energy used over time.
Divide watts by 1000. For example, 2000 W becomes 2 kW.
Multiply kWh by 1000. For example, 3.5 kWh becomes 3500 Wh.
Yes. If you enter volts and amps, the tool can compute watts using a basic power relationship.
Because kilowatts are larger units than watts. The value is the same amount of power, just expressed differently.
Most bills use kilowatt-hours (kWh) because it represents total energy consumed.
They measure energy, but they are different units. A converter helps you switch between them correctly.
VA stands for volt-amps, often used with AC systems. It relates to apparent power.
Sometimes, yes. AC may involve power factor and other details, while DC is usually more direct.
Accuracy depends on correct inputs and unit selection. For simple unit scaling (like W to kW), the conversion is exact.
Common ones are volts to watts, amps to watts, watts to kW, and Wh/kWh for estimating stored or used energy.