1.2 MΩ resistor colour code
Four bands: Brown · Red · Green · Gold. The first two give the digits, the third multiplies, the fourth states how far off the real part may be.
Nominal
1.2 MΩ
1,200,000 ohms
Real range at ±5%
1.14 MΩ – 1.26 MΩ
A gold band allows this much drift.
Series
E12
Held in almost every parts drawer.
Band by band
| Band | Colour | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brown | 1st digit — 1 |
| 2 | Red | 2nd digit — 2 |
| 3 | Green | Multiplier — ×100 k |
| 4 | Gold | Tolerance — ±5% |
The same value on a five-band part
Precision resistors carry three significant digits instead of two, so the same 1.2 MΩ looks different.
BrownRedBlackGreenBrown