Can the resistance ratio of a transformer be used to calculate the turns ratio?

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Pleasedonthitme

Joined Aug 29, 2013
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I have several transformers I don't know the values of.
Could I compare the ratios of the resistance of each coil and use this to calculate the turns ratio (if the wires are different gauges, does this make a difference)?
 

Brownout

Joined Jan 10, 2012
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No, because the guage of wire is typically different for the primary and secondary. You can use the ratio of inductance.
 

Papabravo

Joined Feb 24, 2006
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You can also apply an AC source to the primary and measure the secondary voltage. The safest way to do this would be starting with a known transformer to isolate the experimental unit from the mains.
 

alfacliff

Joined Dec 13, 2013
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use a low voltage ac for one winding, and measure the other, the voltage ratio will give you the turns ratio. if you use a higher voltage supply, the other winding, if a step up ratio might make a hazardous voltage.
 
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