RLC Circuit Simulator

This application calculates the total impedance of a series RLC circuit using the formula:
$$ Z = \sqrt{R^2 + (X_L - X_C)^2} $$
where $$ X_L = \omega L $$, $$ X_C = \frac{1}{\omega C} $$ and $$ \omega = 2\pi f $$.

Resistance (Ω):

Inductance (H):

Capacitance (F):

Frequency (Hz):

About the RLC Circuit

In a series RLC circuit, the total impedance is given by:

$$ Z = \sqrt{R^2 + (X_L - X_C)^2} $$

where:

$$ R $$ is the resistance,
$$ X_L = 2\pi f L $$ is the inductive reactance,
$$ X_C = \frac{1}{2\pi f C} $$ is the capacitive reactance, and
$$ f $$ is the frequency.

The behavior of the circuit depends on the relative values of R, L, and C. The simulation below visualizes the circuit schematic and shows a moving current indicator along the circuit path.

How the Simulator Works

The user inputs the circuit parameters.
The application calculates the impedance using the above formula.
An animation on the canvas displays a schematic of the series RLC circuit along with a moving current indicator.
The calculated impedance is shown on the page.