4.7 Ω resistor colour code
Four bands: Yellow · Violet · Gold · Gold. The first two give the digits, the third multiplies, the fourth states how far off the real part may be.
Nominal
4.7 Ω
4.7 ohms
Real range at ±5%
4.465 Ω – 4.935 Ω
A gold band allows this much drift.
Series
E6
Held in almost every parts drawer.
Band by band
| Band | Colour | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yellow | 1st digit — 4 |
| 2 | Violet | 2nd digit — 7 |
| 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 4.7 Ω looks different.
YellowVioletBlackGoldBrown