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Voltage Divider Formula

Output voltage from two resistors connected in series across an input voltage.

Formula

Vout = (Vin × R2) / (R1 + R2)

Discipline: Electrical. Result unit: V.

Variables and units

  • Vout — Output Voltage (V): Voltage across the lower resistor
  • Vin — Input Voltage (V): Supply voltage
  • R1 — Upper Resistance (Ω): Resistor connected to the input side
  • R2 — Lower Resistance (Ω): Resistor connected to ground/reference