Resistors

Please choose from the following RESISTOR Sub-Catagory choices:

Meter Shunt Resistors

Most resistors are color coded with multiple bands to identify the resistance value and the tolerance. While actually measuring the resistance before using it is a good idea, it's also a good idea to know what the resistance is supposed to be. Resistors (especially carbon composition) can drift in their actual resistance. Keep a stock of fresh resistors on hand. Use the following Standard EIA color code tables to identify resistors, or you can calculate the values on your your resistors using our handy resistance calculator.

4 Band Resistors

Color	1st Band (1st Figure)	2nd Band (2nd Figure)	3rd Band (Multiplier)	4th Band (Tolerance)
Black		0	10⁰
Brown	1	1	10¹	±1%
Red	2	2	10²	±2%
Orange	3	3	10³
Yellow	4	4	10⁴
Green	5	5	10⁵	±0.5%
Blue	6	6	10⁶	±0.25%
Violet	7	7	10⁷	±0.1%
Grey	8	8	10⁸	±0.05%
White	9	9	10⁹
Gold			10^-1	±5%
Silver			10^-2	±10%

5 Band Resistors

Color	1st Band (1st Figure)	2nd Band (2nd Figure)	3rd Band (Multiplier)	4th Band (Tolerance)	5th Band (Tolerance)
Black		0	0	10⁰
Brown	1	1	1	10¹	±1%
Red	2	2	2	10²	±2%
Orange	3	3	3	10³
Yellow	4	4	4	10⁴
Green	5	5	5	10⁵	±0.5%
Blue	6	6	6	10⁶	±0.25%
Violet	7	7	7	10⁷	±0.1%
Grey	8	8	8	10⁸	±0.05%
White	9	9	9	10⁹
Gold				10^-1	±5%
Silver				10^-2	±10%