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0.47 ohm resistor color code

The color code for 470 mΩ is yellow, violet, silver, gold on a 4-band resistor (±5%) and yellow, violet, black, pink, brown on a 5-band resistor (±1%).

Color bands

4 bands, ±5%Yellow, Violet, Silver, Gold
5 bands, ±1%Yellow, Violet, Black, Pink, Brown
6 bands, ±1%, 100 ppm/KYellow, Violet, Black, Pink, Brown, Brown

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Actual value by tolerance

ToleranceBandMinimumMaximum
±1%Brown465.3 mΩ474.7 mΩ
±2%Red460.6 mΩ479.4 mΩ
±5%Gold446.5 mΩ493.5 mΩ
±10%Silver423 mΩ517 mΩ

SMD and printed codes

SMD, 3 digitsR47
SMD, 4 digitsR470
SMD, EIA-96not used for this value
Letter code (IEC 60062)R47

Current and power at common voltages

VoltageCurrentPowerResistor rating
3.3 V7.02 A23.2 Wover 10 W
5 V10.6 A53.2 Wover 10 W
9 V19.1 A172 Wover 10 W
12 V25.5 A306 Wover 10 W
24 V51.1 A1.23 kWover 10 W

As an LED resistor

Current through one LED in series with 470 mΩ:

SupplyRed LED (2.0 V)White or blue LED (3.2 V)
3.3 V2770 mA213 mA
5 V6380 mA3830 mA
12 V21300 mA18700 mA

Above 20 mA: too much for a common 5 mm LED.

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Standard series

470 mΩ is a standard value in the E6, E12, E24 series. Check the tolerance and power rating of the actual component.

Nearby values

← 220 mΩ1 Ω →

Same first two colors, different multiplier:

4.7 Ω47 Ω470 Ω4.7 kΩ47 kΩ470 kΩ4.7 MΩ

Frequently asked questions

What are the colors of a 470 mΩ resistor?

On a 4-band resistor: yellow, violet, silver, gold. On a 5-band resistor: yellow, violet, black, pink, brown.

What is the SMD code for 470 mΩ?

R47 on 3-digit resistors and R470 on 4-digit (1%) resistors.

How much current flows through a 470 mΩ resistor at 5 V?

10.6 A, dissipating 53.2 W: more than a standard resistor can handle.

Which resistors get mixed up with 470 mΩ?

yellow, violet, pink, gold is 47 mΩ and yellow, violet, gold, gold is 4.7 Ω: only the third band changes, so check it carefully.