Professional PCB Trace Width Calculator

Calculate trace widths, current capacity, impedance, and more with industry-standard IPC-2221 formulas

Standard: IPC-2221

Trace Width Calculator

Calculate minimum trace width based on current requirements using IPC-2221 standard

Input Parameters

Amperes
°C above ambient

Results

Minimum Trace Width: -- mm
Minimum Trace Width (mil): -- mil
Cross-sectional Area: -- mm²
Resistance per mm: -- Ω/mm
Power Dissipation: -- W/mm

Formula Used (IPC-2221)

External: Amil² = (I / (k × ΔTb))1/c

Internal: Amil² = (I / (k × ΔTb))1/c

Per IPC-2221, A is in mil². MorePCB converts results to mm² and mm for display.
Standard: IPC-2221

Current Capacity Calculator

Calculate maximum current capacity for given trace dimensions

Trace Dimensions

°C

Results

Maximum Current: -- A
Cross-sectional Area: -- mm²
Current Density: -- A/mm²
Resistance per mm: -- Ω/mm
Standard: Industry (Microstrip/Stripline)

Impedance Calculator

Calculate characteristic impedance for microstrip and stripline traces

Microstrip Parameters

mm
mm
mm

Stripline Parameters

mm
mm
mm

Results

Characteristic Impedance: -- Ω
Effective εr: --
Propagation Delay: -- ps/mm

Cross Section

Standard: IPC-2221 (approx)

Via Calculator

Calculate via current capacity and thermal characteristics

Via Parameters

mm
μm
mm
°C

Results

Maximum Current: -- A
Via Resistance: -- Ω
Cross-sectional Area: -- mm²
Current Density: -- A/mm²