RC Filter Calculator

Free calculate cutoff frequency for low-pass and high-pass rc filters from resistor and capacitor values.

Input Parameters

Results

Enter R and C to calculate cutoff frequency

RC Filter Formula

Cutoff Frequency

f_c = 1 / (2π × R × C)

Where:

  • • f_c = cutoff frequency (Hz)
  • • R = resistance (Ω)
  • • C = capacitance (F)
  • • -3 dB point (70.7% of input)

Low-Pass Filter

Passes frequencies below f_c

Attenuates frequencies above f_c

High-Pass Filter

Passes frequencies above f_c

Attenuates frequencies below f_c

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