6.8 kΩ resistor colour code
Four bands: Blue · Grey · Red · Gold. The first two give the digits, the third multiplies, the fourth states how far off the real part may be.
Nominal
6.8 kΩ
6,800 ohms
Real range at ±5%
6.46 kΩ – 7.14 kΩ
A gold band allows this much drift.
Series
E6
Held in almost every parts drawer.
Band by band
| Band | Colour | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Blue | 1st digit — 6 |
| 2 | Grey | 2nd digit — 8 |
| 3 | Red | Multiplier — ×100 |
| 4 | Gold | Tolerance — ±5% |
The same value on a five-band part
Precision resistors carry three significant digits instead of two, so the same 6.8 kΩ looks different.
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