AC Voltage Calculator

Calculate AC voltage parameters including RMS, peak, peak-to-peak, and average values. Also analyze frequency characteristics of alternating current circuits.

AC Voltage Waveform

+Peak RMS 0V -RMS -Peak
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About AC Voltage

Alternating Current (AC) voltage continuously changes its magnitude and direction in a sinusoidal pattern. Understanding different AC voltage measurements is crucial for electrical engineering and power systems.

AC Voltage Types:

  • RMS (Root Mean Square): The effective value that produces the same heating effect as DC
  • Peak Voltage: The maximum instantaneous voltage value
  • Peak-to-Peak: The total voltage swing from positive to negative peak
  • Average Voltage: The mathematical average over half cycle (for sine wave)

Common AC Frequencies:

  • 50 Hz: Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia
  • 60 Hz: North America, parts of South America
  • 400 Hz: Aircraft power systems
  • 16.67 Hz: Some railway systems

Applications:

  • Power system analysis
  • Motor and generator calculations
  • Transformer design
  • Power quality analysis
  • Signal processing