Shunt Resistance in Ohmmeter Formulas

Shunt Resistance is a type of resistor specifically designed to divert or shunt a known portion of electrical current away from a primary circuit. And is denoted by R_s. Shunt Resistance is usually measured using the Ohm for Electric Resistance. Note that the value of Shunt Resistance is always positive.

Ohmmeter formulas that make use of Shunt Resistance

fxMeter Current for Shunt Type OhmmeterGo

fxHalf Scale Resistance for Shunt Type OhmmeterGo

FAQ

What is the Shunt Resistance?

Shunt Resistance is a type of resistor specifically designed to divert or shunt a known portion of electrical current away from a primary circuit. Shunt Resistance is usually measured using the Ohm for Electric Resistance. Note that the value of Shunt Resistance is always positive.

Can the Shunt Resistance be negative?

No, the Shunt Resistance, measured in Electric Resistance cannot be negative.

What unit is used to measure Shunt Resistance?

Shunt Resistance 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 Shunt Resistance can be measured.

Let Others Know

✖

Facebook

Twitter

Copied!