How Long Does Electrocution Take to Kill You?

Question

Various sources I have seen say electrocution kills instantly and some say it takes several minutes. Could someone please clarfiy this for me? Does the lelel of current affect the time?

Answer 1

2,400 volts will be delivered for seven seconds, followed by 600 volts for 17 seconds; the process will be repeated. After five minutes, a physician will check the heartbeat. If the heart is still beating, the voltage will be delivered again

Answer 2

It depends on the amount of electricity, mainly the current. If your heart stops then you are toast and it can take anything from instantaneous to about an hour.