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PCB Trace Width Calculator

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Calculates the required PCB trace width for a given current, thickness, and allowable temperature rise.

How To Use

How to use this calculator

Start with your values, or try a preset.

Step 1

Enter Current (Amps), Trace Thickness (oz), and Allowable Temperature Rise (°C) in the units shown.

Step 2

Read Trace Width (mils) in the results panel. Results update as you change the inputs.

Step 3

Choose a preset to load an example, then adjust the values for your situation.

Worked Examples

Example calculations

See the inputs and their calculated results.

1A, 1 oz, 10°C

Current (Amps): 1 A; Trace Thickness (oz): 1 oz; Allowable Temperature Rise (°C): 10 °C

Trace Width (mils): 1 mils

0.5A, 1 oz, 10°C

Current (Amps): 0.5 A; Trace Thickness (oz): 1 oz; Allowable Temperature Rise (°C): 10 °C

Trace Width (mils): 0.5 mils

1A, 2 oz, 20°C

Current (Amps): 1 A; Trace Thickness (oz): 2 oz; Allowable Temperature Rise (°C): 20 °C

Trace Width (mils): 1 mils

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