LED Resistor Calculator

Calculate LED current limiting resistor

Circuit Details

V

LED Color

V
mA

500.0Ω

Calculated Value

470Ω

Nearest Standard

200.0 mW

Power Dissipated

1/2W

Recommended Wattage

Formula

R = (Vs - Vf) / If

R = (Supply Voltage - LED Forward Voltage) / Forward Current