Potentiometer Voltage Formula

Fx Copy
LaTeX Copy
Output Voltage refers to the electrical potential difference provided at the output terminals of a device, circuit, or system. Check FAQs
Vo=VlRd
Vo - Output Voltage?Vl - Line Voltage?Rd - Voltage Division Ratio?

Potentiometer Voltage Example

With values
With units
Only example

Here is how the Potentiometer Voltage equation looks like with Values.

Here is how the Potentiometer Voltage equation looks like with Units.

Here is how the Potentiometer Voltage equation looks like.

4.6791Edit=17.5Edit3.74Edit
You are here -
HomeIcon Home » Category Engineering » Category Electronics and Instrumentation » Category Measuring Instrument Circuits » fx Potentiometer Voltage

Potentiometer Voltage Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Potentiometer Voltage?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
Vo=VlRd
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Vo=17.5V3.74
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Vo=17.53.74
Next Step Evaluate
Vo=4.67914438502674V
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Vo=4.6791V

Potentiometer Voltage Formula Elements

Variables
Output Voltage
Output Voltage refers to the electrical potential difference provided at the output terminals of a device, circuit, or system.
Symbol: Vo
Measurement: Electric PotentialUnit: V
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Line Voltage
Line Voltage is the voltage measured between any two lines in a three-phase circuit.
Symbol: Vl
Measurement: Electric PotentialUnit: V
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Voltage Division Ratio
Voltage Division Ratio is a factor that accounts for any scaling or attenuation in the measurement setup.
Symbol: Rd
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other formulas in AC Circuits category

​Go Voltage Magnitude of AC Potentiometer
V=V12+V22
​Go AC Potentiometer Phase Angle
θc=atan(V2V1)
​Go Effective Resistance in Coordinate Type Potentiometer
Ro=SVcVs
​Go Resistance of Coil in Transfer Type Potentiometer
Rc=RoVcVscos(θc-θs)

How to Evaluate Potentiometer Voltage?

Potentiometer Voltage evaluator uses Output Voltage = Line Voltage/Voltage Division Ratio to evaluate the Output Voltage, The Potentiometer Voltage formula is defined as the variable resistor that can be used to create an adjustable voltage divider. Turn the pot all the way in one direction, and the voltage may be zero. Output Voltage is denoted by Vo symbol.

How to evaluate Potentiometer Voltage using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Potentiometer Voltage, enter Line Voltage (Vl) & Voltage Division Ratio (Rd) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Potentiometer Voltage

What is the formula to find Potentiometer Voltage?
The formula of Potentiometer Voltage is expressed as Output Voltage = Line Voltage/Voltage Division Ratio. Here is an example- 5.34492 = 17.5/3.74.
How to calculate Potentiometer Voltage?
With Line Voltage (Vl) & Voltage Division Ratio (Rd) we can find Potentiometer Voltage using the formula - Output Voltage = Line Voltage/Voltage Division Ratio.
Can the Potentiometer Voltage be negative?
No, the Potentiometer Voltage, measured in Electric Potential cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Potentiometer Voltage?
Potentiometer Voltage is usually measured using the Volt[V] for Electric Potential. Millivolt[V], Microvolt[V], Nanovolt[V] are the few other units in which Potentiometer Voltage can be measured.
Copied!