3 Ω resistor colour code
Four bands: Orange · Black · Gold · Gold. The first two give the digits, the third multiplies, the fourth states how far off the real part may be.
Nominal
3 Ω
3 ohms
Real range at ±5%
2.85 Ω – 3.15 Ω
A gold band allows this much drift.
Series
E24
E24 only — stocked less often.
Band by band
| Band | Colour | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orange | 1st digit — 3 |
| 2 | Black | 2nd digit — 0 |
| 3 | Gold | Multiplier — ×0.1 |
| 4 | Gold | Tolerance — ±5% |
The same value on a five-band part
Precision resistors carry three significant digits instead of two, so the same 3 Ω looks different.
OrangeBlackBlackGoldBrown