Actual value by tolerance
| Tolerance | Band | Minimum | Maximum |
|---|
| ±1% | Brown | 1.188 MΩ | 1.212 MΩ |
| ±2% | Red | 1.176 MΩ | 1.224 MΩ |
| ±5% | Gold | 1.14 MΩ | 1.26 MΩ |
| ±10% | Silver | 1.08 MΩ | 1.32 MΩ |
SMD and printed codes
| SMD, 3 digits | 125 |
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| SMD, 4 digits | 1204 |
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| SMD, EIA-96 | not used for this value |
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| Letter code (IEC 60062) | 1M2 |
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Current and power at common voltages
| Voltage | Current | Power | Resistor rating |
|---|
| 3.3 V | 2.75 µA | 9.07 µW | 1/8 W |
| 5 V | 4.17 µA | 20.8 µW | 1/8 W |
| 9 V | 7.5 µA | 67.5 µW | 1/8 W |
| 12 V | 10 µA | 120 µW | 1/8 W |
| 24 V | 20 µA | 480 µW | 1/8 W |
As an LED resistor
Current through one LED in series with 1.2 MΩ:
| Supply | Red LED (2.0 V) | White or blue LED (3.2 V) |
|---|
| 3.3 V | 0.00108 mA | 0.0000833 mA |
| 5 V | 0.0025 mA | 0.0015 mA |
| 12 V | 0.00833 mA | 0.00733 mA |
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Standard series
1.2 MΩ is a standard value in the E12, E24 series, so it comes in almost every resistor kit.
Nearby values
Same first two colors, different multiplier:
Frequently asked questions
What are the colors of a 1.2 MΩ resistor?
On a 4-band resistor: brown, red, green, gold. On a 5-band resistor: brown, red, black, yellow, brown.
What is the SMD code for 1.2 MΩ?
125 on 3-digit resistors and 1204 on 4-digit (1%) resistors.
How much current flows through a 1.2 MΩ resistor at 5 V?
4.17 µA, dissipating 20.8 µW. A 1/8 W resistor is enough.
Which resistors get mixed up with 1.2 MΩ?
brown, red, yellow, gold is 120 kΩ and brown, red, blue, gold is 12 MΩ: only the third band changes, so check it carefully.
