Voltage drop
- Type your measurements. Feet-inch (12' 6 1/2"), decimal feet and metric all work; a bare number means feet or metres.
- Need is the exact amount. Buy rounds up to whole bags, sheets or pieces, with the waste % included.
- "How we got it" shows the formula, so you can check every number.
- A "Check this" note means a value looks unusual. Have a look before you buy.
Worked example — change any value to try your own job.
Voltage drop
Done.
–%
Need (exact)
Details
How we got it
V drop = 2 × I × (R/km ÷ 1000 × length); % = V drop ÷ voltage
Estimate — confirm with local code and a licensed electrician.
Estimate only — bag yields vary by brand. Check your local building code.