RC Time Constant Calculator
Calculate the RC time constant and transient voltage from resistance and capacitance.
Formula
τ = R·C; V(t) = Vf + (V0 − Vf)e^(−t/τ)
Source / method note
Uses τ = R·C and the exponential response equation for an ideal first-order RC circuit.
Legal / official rate note
Source resistance, leakage, ESR, and measurement loading can change real-circuit behavior.