Resistor Colour Code Calculator

Select the colour bands to find the resistance value and tolerance of a resistor.

Resistance Value

Formulas

  • 4-band: (D1×10 + D2) × Multiplier ± Tolerance
  • 5-band: (D1×100 + D2×10 + D3) × Multiplier ± Tolerance

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