10k Resistor Color Code (10 kΩ)
A 10k ohm (10,000 Ω) resistor is the most widely utilized component in digital electronics, microcontrollers, and audio circuits. In the 4-band system, its stripes are Brown, Black, Orange, and Gold. In the 5-band precision system, its stripes are Brown, Black, Black, Red, and Brown.
- Nominal Value
- 10 kΩ (10,000 Ω)
- Standard Series
- E12, E24, E48, E96, E192
- Acceptable Measurement Range
- 9,500 Ω to 10,500 Ω (at ±5%) | 9,900 Ω to 10,100 Ω (at ±1%)
- Typical Power
- 1/4 Watt (0.25 W) or 1/8 Watt (0.125 W) axial
- Max Working Voltage
- 250V (standard 1/4W through-hole)
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Live ValidationCommon Questions About 10k Resistor Color Code (10 kΩ)
What are the color bands on a 10k resistor?▼
For a standard 4-band 10k resistor with 5% tolerance, the colors are Brown (1), Black (0), Orange (×1,000), and Gold (±5%). For a 5-band 1% precision resistor, the colors are Brown (1), Black (0), Black (0), Red (×100), and Brown (±1%).
How do you calculate 10k from the color bands?▼
Take the first digit Brown (1) and second digit Black (0) to form "10". Multiply by the third band Orange (10³ = 1,000): 10 × 1,000 = 10,000 Ω (10 kΩ). The final Gold band indicates a ±5% tolerance.
What is the acceptable resistance range for a 10k ohm resistor?▼
A 10k resistor with a standard gold tolerance band (±5%) has an allowable resistance between 9,500 Ω (9.5 kΩ) and 10,500 Ω (10.5 kΩ). A 1% brown-band precision resistor measures between 9,900 Ω and 10,100 Ω.
What is the SMD code for a 10k resistor?▼
On surface-mount (SMD) chips, a 10k resistor is labeled "103" in 3-digit notation (10 × 10³ = 10,000 Ω), "1002" in 4-digit notation, or "01C" under the EIA-96 1% marking standard.
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