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RL Time Constant Calculator

Calculate the RL time constant τ = L / R. Current reaches 63% of max in one τ and ~99% in 5τ.

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Result
0.002000
τ (seconds)
0.010000
Full current (5τ)

τ = L / R = 0.1 / 50 = 0.002000 s

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