Drift Velocity Calculator

Calculate electron drift velocity in conductors. Determine the average velocity of charge carriers in electric fields.

Input Parameters

Current (I)

Charge Carrier Density (n)

Cross-Sectional Area (A)

Charge (q)

Results

Enter values and click Calculate

About Drift Velocity Calculator

Drift velocity is the average velocity of charge carriers in a conductor. Despite high current, electron drift velocity is typically only millimeters per second.