PCB Trace Width Calculator

Calculate minimum trace width for your current using IPC-2152 standards

Parameters

0.5A10 A50A
5°C20°C60°C

Internal layers require wider traces due to reduced heat dissipation


Optional: Resistance Calculation

Minimum Trace Width

4.72 mm
(186.0 mils)
Recommended Standard Width
4.72 mm
Next standard size above minimum

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PCB (External Layer)
Copper: 1 oz (35 µm)
Width: 4.72mmThickness: 35µm

Electrical Properties

5579.42
Resistance (mΩ)
55794.2
Voltage Drop (mV)
557942
Power Loss (mW)
45
Final Temp (°C)

IPC-2152 Formula

Area = (I / (k × ΔT0.44))1/0.725
k = 0.048 (external)

IPC-2152 supersedes IPC-2221 with more accurate thermal modeling. Values are for DC or low-frequency AC current.

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