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RC Time Constant Calculator

τ, charging times and cutoff frequency of an RC circuit.

1 s
τ = RC
1 s
63 % charged (1τ)
5 s
99.3 % charged (5τ)
0.1592 Hz
Cutoff frequency
63.21 %
Charged after 1 s

Runs entirely in your browser. Nothing is sent anywhere.

How it works

  1. 1Enter your values.
  2. 2See the result update instantly as you type.
  3. 3Change any value to compare scenarios.

About this tool

RC Time Constant Calculator: τ, charging times and cutoff frequency of an RC circuit. Type your numbers and the result is calculated instantly — no button to press, nothing to install. All math runs locally in your browser, so the values you enter are never sent anywhere.

Example

Input
R (Ω)10,000
C (µF)100
Charge level after t seconds (optional)1
Result
τ = RC1 s
63 % charged (1τ)1 s
99.3 % charged (5τ)5 s
Cutoff frequency0.1592 Hz
Charged after 1 s63.21 %
How do I use the RC Time Constant Calculator?

Enter your values. See the result update instantly as you type. Change any value to compare scenarios.

Is the RC Time Constant Calculator free?

Yes. It is completely free with no sign-up, no usage limits and no watermark.

Is my data sent to a server?

No. Everything is calculated locally in your browser. Nothing you enter is uploaded, logged or stored.

Does it work on my phone?

Yes. It works in any modern browser on Android, iPhone, iPad, Windows, Mac and Linux — no app needed.