Strip Ampacity Calculator
Calculate how many amps your single or stacked nickel strip can handle and visualize temperature rise over time.
Strip Configuration
Top-to-bottom order matches physical stacking
mm
Center-to-center
Load
Environment
Convection heat transfer coefficient
Per joint
6.8A
continuous at 80°C steady-state
Steady-State
183.4°CHot
Resistance
2.70 mΩ
2.50 strip + 0.20 welds
Voltage Drop
26.99 mV
per segment
Strip will overheat
Reduce current, use a wider strip, add layers, or switch to a higher-conductivity material like nickel-plated copper.
Temperature Over Time
Temperature rises from 30° to 182° over 10m. Steady-state: 183.4°C. 80°C at 42s.