Resistor Color Code Calculator
Decode 4-band, 5-band, and 6-band resistor color codes. Find resistance, tolerance range, and temperature coefficient — or enter a value to get the correct band colors.
Band Colors
Band 1 · Digit 1
Band 2 · Digit 2
Band 3 · Multiplier
Band 4 · Tolerance
Result
Resistance
1.00 kΩ
Min
950 Ω
Max
1.05 kΩ
Tolerance±5%
Color code reference
| Color | Digit | Multiplier | Tolerance | Temp. Coef. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Black | 0 | ×1 | — | 250 ppm/°C |
Brown | 1 | ×10 | ±1% | 100 ppm/°C |
Red | 2 | ×100 | ±2% | 50 ppm/°C |
Orange | 3 | ×1 kΩ | ±0.05% | 15 ppm/°C |
Yellow | 4 | ×10 kΩ | ±0.02% | 25 ppm/°C |
Green | 5 | ×100 kΩ | ±0.5% | 20 ppm/°C |
Blue | 6 | ×1 MΩ | ±0.25% | 10 ppm/°C |
Violet | 7 | ×10 MΩ | ±0.1% | 5 ppm/°C |
Gray | 8 | ×100 MΩ | ±0.01% | 1 ppm/°C |
White | 9 | ×1 GΩ | — | — |
Gold | — | ×0.1 | ±5% | — |
Silver | — | ×0.01 | ±10% | — |