12 Ω resistor colour code
Four bands: Brown · Red · Black · Gold. The first two give the digits, the third multiplies, the fourth states how far off the real part may be.
Nominal
12 Ω
12 ohms
Real range at ±5%
11.4 Ω – 12.6 Ω
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 | Black | Multiplier — ×1 |
| 4 | Gold | Tolerance — ±5% |
The same value on a five-band part
Precision resistors carry three significant digits instead of two, so the same 12 Ω looks different.
BrownRedBlackBlackBrown