RC Time Constant Calculator
Calculate RC circuit time constant, cutoff frequency, and capacitor charging/discharging times.
Circuit Parameters
tau = R x C
V(t) = V0 x (1 - e^(-t/tau)) for charging
Time Constant (tau)
1000.0000 ms
Cutoff Frequency: 0.16 Hz
Time to Charge
63.2% (1 tau)1000.0000 ms
95% (3 tau)3.0000 s
99% (5 tau)5.0000 s
Charge/Discharge Table
| Time | Charge | Discharge |
|---|---|---|
| 1 tau | 63.2% | 36.8% |
| 2 tau | 86.5% | 13.5% |
| 3 tau | 95.0% | 5.0% |
| 4 tau | 98.2% | 1.8% |
| 5 tau | 99.3% | 0.7% |
Additional Info
Initial Charging Current0.5000 mA
Peak Energy Stored1250.0000 uJ