Voltage Drop Calculator for Copper and Aluminium Cable

Find how much voltage is lost along a cable run, the voltage at the far end and the power wasted as heat.

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How to use the voltage drop calculator

  1. Type your numbers in the boxes (pick your currency or units if asked).
  2. The answer updates as you type: no button to press.
  3. Copy the result, or share it on WhatsApp with one tap.

Questions

How much drop is allowed?

A common guide is 3% for lighting and 5% for other circuits; check your country’s wiring rules.

Is my data private?

Yes. Everything happens inside your own browser: nothing you type or choose is uploaded to us or anyone else.

Is it free?

Completely free, with no sign-up, no watermark and no limit on how many times you use it. Light ads keep the site running.