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Resistor Color Code Calculator

Decode resistor color bands.

Resistor Color Code Calculator

Enter a resistance value to see the color bands.

Formula

Map digits to colors

Step-by-step

  1. Extract first two digits
  2. Determine multiplier
  3. Map to colors

Example

470Ω → yellow, violet, brown.

FAQ

What do resistor colors mean?+

Each color represents a digit or multiplier.

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