Rc Time Constant Calculator
Calculate RC circuit time constant and charging/discharging curves. Enter values for instant results with step-by-step formulas.
Formula
ฯ = R ร C | V(t) = Vโ(1 - e^(-t/ฯ)) charging | V(t) = Vโ ร e^(-t/ฯ) discharging
The RC time constant ฯ is the time to charge to 63.2% (or discharge to 36.8%). After 5ฯ, the circuit is >99% complete.
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