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Earthing Resistance Calculator

Earthing System Resistance Calculator

Earthing system resistance calculator — enter soil resistivity, electrode type, and dimensions to calculate earth resistance automatically. Follows BNBC 2020 and IEEE 80 standards.

BNBC 2020 Part VIII Sec 1.3.34IEEE 80IS 3043

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How to Use

Follow these simple steps to get started

Step 1

Enter soil resistivity (Ω-m)

Step 2

Select electrode type (Rod, Plate, Strip)

Step 3

Enter electrode dimensions

Step 4

Earth resistance will be calculated automatically

Step 5

Check that required resistance is < 1Ω

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Who Needs This

Electrical Design Engineer
Substation Engineer
Lightning Protection Installer
Factory Electrical Engineer

Frequently Asked Questions

According to BNBC 2020: ≤ 1Ω. For some applications, 5Ω is acceptable.

Use the Wenner 4-point method. Typical value: 10-1000 Ω-m.

Yes, parallel electrodes — combined resistance is calculated using the formula.

Chemical earthing gives lower resistance. You can compare in the calculator.

Resistance increases in dry season — a safety factor of 1.5 should be applied.

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