AC to DC Converter

The AC to DC Converter calculator computes the Direct Current (DC) voltage equivalent to Alternating Current (AC).

INSTRUCTIONS: Choose units and enter the following:

• (AC) Alternating Current Voltage

AC to DC Converter (DC): The results are returns in volts.  However, these can be automatically converted to compatible units via the pull-down menu.

The Math / Science

The Direct Current is the unidirectional flow of electrical charge. Direct current is produced by sources such as batteries, power supplies, thermocouples, solar cells, or dynamos. Direct current may flow in a conductor such as a wire, but can also flow through semiconductors, insulators, or even through a vaccum as in electron or ion beams. The electric current flows in a constant direction, distinguishing it from alternating current. His type of current was formerly known as galvanic current.

The AC to DC equation is used to calculate the alternating current is:

`DC=AC*0.636`

where:

• AC = alternating current
• DC = direct current

AC / DC Calculator Information

• DC to AC Converter
• AC to DC Converter
• DC Resistance of a Wire

References

The definition of Direct Current was taken from Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Direct_current).