What Is Voltage?

Voltage is the electrical pressure that pushes current through a conductor. Without voltage, current cannot flow.

Current and voltage work together. Learn about current in What Is Electric Current?.

Water Pressure Analogy

Think of voltage as water pressure in a pipe.

Higher voltage → more push

Lower voltage → weaker push

No voltage → no flow

Voltage in Homes

In India, standard household voltage is 230V (single phase).

Larger buildings may receive 415V three-phase supply. Learn more in Single Phase vs Three Phase.