Utilize our Five Band Resistor Color Code Calculator to accurately determine the resistance and tolerance of your components. This tool is vital for precision electronics, helping engineers and hobbyists easily interpret complex color bands for exact values.
Formula:
The resistance value of a five-band resistor is determined by the following sequence:
- Band 1 (First Digit): Represents the first significant digit of the resistance value.
- Band 2 (Second Digit): Represents the second significant digit of the resistance value.
- Band 3 (Third Digit): Represents the third significant digit of the resistance value.
- Band 4 (Multiplier): Indicates the power of ten by which the significant digits are multiplied.
- Band 5 (Tolerance): Specifies the permissible percentage deviation from the nominal resistance value.
The resistance (R) is calculated as: R = (Digit1 Digit2 Digit3) × Multiplier