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Electric resistance is the opposition to the flow of an electric current and is measured in ohms, representing how much a material hinders electric current flow. Check FAQs
R=ρLwireAwire
R - Electric Resistance?ρ - Resistivity?Lwire - Wire Length?Awire - Cross-Sectional Area of Wire?

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
R=ρLwireAwire
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
R=0.6Ω*mm35mm1.4mm²
Next Step Convert Units
R=0.0006Ω*m0.035m1.4E-6
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
R=0.00060.0351.4E-6
LAST Step Evaluate
R=15Ω

Resistance of Wire Formula Elements

Variables
Electric Resistance
Electric resistance is the opposition to the flow of an electric current and is measured in ohms, representing how much a material hinders electric current flow.
Symbol: R
Measurement: Electric ResistanceUnit: Ω
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Resistivity
Resistivity is the opposition to the flow of electric current in a conductor, measured by the degree to which it resists the flow of electric charge.
Symbol: ρ
Measurement: Electric ResistivityUnit: Ω*mm
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Wire Length
Wire Length is the length of a wire that affects the resistance and conductivity of an electric circuit, influencing the flow of electric current.
Symbol: Lwire
Measurement: LengthUnit: mm
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Cross-Sectional Area of Wire
Cross-Sectional Area of Wire is the area of a wire's cross-section, which affects the flow of electric current and resistance in a circuit.
Symbol: Awire
Measurement: AreaUnit: mm²
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other Formulas to find Electric Resistance

​Go Resistance
R=ρLconductorA
​Go Resistance on Stretching of Wire
R=ΩLwire2(Lf,wire)2
​Go Temperature Dependence of Resistance
R=Rref(1+α∆T)

Other formulas in Resistance category

​Go Equivalent Resistance in Parallel
Req,parallel=(1R+1Ω)-1
​Go Internal Resistance using Potentiometer
r=L-l2l2Ω
​Go Resistivity of Material
ρmaterial=2[Mass-e]n[Charge-e]2𝛕
​Go Equivalent Resistance in Series
Req, series=R+Ω

How to Evaluate Resistance of Wire?

Resistance of Wire evaluator uses Electric Resistance = Resistivity*Wire Length/Cross-Sectional Area of Wire to evaluate the Electric Resistance, Resistance of Wire formula is defined as a measure of the opposition to the flow of electric current in a wire, influenced by the wire's material, length, and cross-sectional area, and is a critical parameter in electrical circuit design and analysis. Electric Resistance is denoted by R symbol.

How to evaluate Resistance of Wire using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Resistance of Wire, enter Resistivity (ρ), Wire Length (Lwire) & Cross-Sectional Area of Wire (Awire) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Resistance of Wire

What is the formula to find Resistance of Wire?
The formula of Resistance of Wire is expressed as Electric Resistance = Resistivity*Wire Length/Cross-Sectional Area of Wire. Here is an example- 176.4706 = 0.0006*35/1.4E-06.
How to calculate Resistance of Wire?
With Resistivity (ρ), Wire Length (Lwire) & Cross-Sectional Area of Wire (Awire) we can find Resistance of Wire using the formula - Electric Resistance = Resistivity*Wire Length/Cross-Sectional Area of Wire.
What are the other ways to Calculate Electric Resistance?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Electric Resistance-
  • Electric Resistance=(Resistivity*Length of Conductor)/Cross-Sectional AreaOpenImg
  • Electric Resistance=(Final Resistance*Wire Length^2)/((Final Length of Wire)^2)OpenImg
  • Electric Resistance=Resistance at Reference Temperature*(1+Temperature Coefficient of Resistance*Change in Temperature)OpenImg
Can the Resistance of Wire be negative?
Yes, the Resistance of Wire, measured in Electric Resistance can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Resistance of Wire?
Resistance of Wire is usually measured using the Ohm[Ω] for Electric Resistance. Megohm[Ω], Microhm[Ω], Volt per Ampere[Ω] are the few other units in which Resistance of Wire can be measured.
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