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Parallel-string current calculator

Parallel strings add current at their common voltage.

Iparallel=Nparallel×IstringI_{\text{parallel}} = N_{\text{parallel}} \times I_{\text{string}}

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Worked example

Given

  • NparallelN_{\text{parallel}} = 8 count
  • IstringI_{\text{string}} = 5.4 A
Iparallel=8×5.4=43.2I_{\text{parallel}} = 8 \times 5.4 = 43.2

Symbols and units

SymbolMeaningUnit
IparallelI_{\text{parallel}}combined currentA
NparallelN_{\text{parallel}}number of equal parallel stringscount
IstringI_{\text{string}}current from each equal stringA

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