Resistor Colour Code Calculator
Farnell's resistor colour chart gives you band colours, resistance, and tolerance for various types of resistors to help you identify components in your electronics projects.
Resistor Colour Code Calculator
Resistor Colour Chart
| Colour | 1st Band | 2nd Band | 3rd Band | Multiplier | Tolerance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1Ω | |
| Brown | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10Ω | ± 1% (F) |
| Red | 2 | 2 | 2 | 100Ω | ± 2% (G) |
| Orange | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1KΩ | |
| Yellow | 4 | 4 | 4 | 10KΩ | |
| Green | 5 | 5 | 5 | 100KΩ | ± 0.5% (D) |
| Blue | 6 | 6 | 6 | 1MΩ | ± 0.25% (C) |
| Violet | 7 | 7 | 7 | 10MΩ | ± 0.10% (B) |
| Gray | 8 | 8 | 8 | ± 0.05% | |
| White | 9 | 9 | 9 | ||
| Gold | 0.1Ω | ± 5% (J) | |||
| Silver | 0.01Ω | ± 10% (K) |
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