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LED Series Resistor Calculator

Use this tool to calculate the resistance required to drive one or more series-connected LEDs from a voltage source at a specified
current level.

Note: When you select a resistor for this purpose, choose a device with a power rating between 2 and 10 times the value calculated
below in order to avoid excessive resistor temperatures.

FORMULA

Supply Voltage

12 V

Forward Voltage

3 V

Forward Current

19 mA

Resistor Value

= 473.684 Ω

Power

= 0.171 W

FORMULA
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