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LED Resistor Calculator

Find the right current-limiting resistor for any LED, voltage source, and target brightness.

Red/Yellow ≈ 2.0V · Green/Blue/White ≈ 3.0–3.4V

Standard 5mm LEDs typically run at 20mA

Recommended resistor

150.00 Ω

Exact calculated value
150.00 Ω
Voltage across resistor
3.00 V
Power dissipated
60.0 mW
Suggested wattage rating
1/4 W

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