# How to Measure Voltage in Parallel Circuits
Voltage is a measure of the difference in electrical potential between two points. In a parallel circuit, the voltage across each resistor is the same. This means that you can measure the voltage across any resistor in a parallel circuit to find the total voltage. To measure the voltage in a parallel circuit, you will need a voltmeter. A voltmeter is a device that measures the difference in electrical potential between two points. Voltmeters are typically connected in parallel with the circuit you are measuring. To connect a voltmeter to a parallel circuit, first turn off the power to the circuit. Then, connect the voltmeter's positive lead to one of the terminals of the resistor you want to measure the voltage across. Connect the voltmeter's negative lead to the other terminal of the resistor. Once the voltmeter is connected, turn on the power to the circuit. The voltmeter will display the voltage across the resistor. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to measure voltage in a parallel circuit: 1. Turn off the power to the circuit. 2. Connect the voltmeter's positive lead to one of the terminals of the resistor you want to measure the voltage across. 3. Connect the voltmeter's negative lead to the other terminal of the resistor. 4. Turn on the power to the circuit. 5. The voltmeter will display the voltage across the resistor. Here is an image of a voltmeter connected to a parallel circuit: [Image of a voltmeter connected to a parallel circuit] As you can see, the voltmeter is connected in parallel with the resistor. This means that the voltmeter is measuring the voltage across the resistor. You can also use a multimeter to measure voltage in a parallel circuit. A multimeter is a device that can measure multiple electrical properties, including voltage, current, and resistance. To measure voltage with a multimeter, set the multimeter to the "volts" setting. Then, connect the multimeter's positive lead to one of the terminals of the resistor you want to measure the voltage across. Connect the multimeter's negative lead to the other terminal of the resistor. The multimeter will display the voltage across the resistor. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to measure voltage in a parallel circuit with a multimeter: 1. Turn off the power to the circuit. 2. Set the multimeter to the "volts" setting. 3. Connect the multimeter's positive lead to one of the terminals of the resistor you want to measure the voltage across. 4. Connect the multimeter's negative lead to the other terminal of the resistor. 5. Turn on the power to the circuit. 6. The multimeter will display the voltage across the resistor. Here is an image of a multimeter connected to a parallel circuit: [Image of a multimeter connected to a parallel circuit] As you can see, the multimeter is connected in parallel with the resistor. This means that the multimeter is measuring the voltage across the resistor. Measuring voltage in a parallel circuit is a simple process that can be easily done with a voltmeter or multimeter. By following the steps in this article, you can quickly and easily measure the voltage across any resistor in a parallel circuit. ### Additional Resources * [How to Measure Voltage](https://www.electronics-tutorials.ws/circuits/voltage-measurement.html) * [How to Use a Voltmeter](https://www.wikihow.com/Use-a-Voltmeter) * [How to Use a Multimeter](https://www.wikihow.com/Use-a-Multimeter)
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