Conductor Resistance

Conductor Resistance

EL-03
ASPCSPAdvanced

Formula
R = ρ × (L ÷ A)
When to Use

Calculate electrical resistance of a conductor based on material and geometry.

Symbol Legend
SymbolMeaningUnitNote
RResistance )Ohms (Ω
ρResistivity of conductor materialOhm·ft or Ohm·mMaterial property
LLength of conductorft or m
ACross-sectional area of conductorft² or m²

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