Actual value by tolerance
| Tolerance | Band | Minimum | Maximum |
|---|
| ±1% | Brown | 1.485 MΩ | 1.515 MΩ |
| ±2% | Red | 1.47 MΩ | 1.53 MΩ |
| ±5% | Gold | 1.425 MΩ | 1.575 MΩ |
| ±10% | Silver | 1.35 MΩ | 1.65 MΩ |
SMD and printed codes
| SMD, 3 digits | 155 |
|---|
| SMD, 4 digits | 1504 |
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| SMD, EIA-96 | 18E |
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| Letter code (IEC 60062) | 1M5 |
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Current and power at common voltages
| Voltage | Current | Power | Resistor rating |
|---|
| 3.3 V | 2.2 µA | 7.26 µW | 1/8 W |
| 5 V | 3.33 µA | 16.7 µW | 1/8 W |
| 9 V | 6 µA | 54 µW | 1/8 W |
| 12 V | 8 µA | 96 µW | 1/8 W |
| 24 V | 16 µA | 384 µW | 1/8 W |
As an LED resistor
Current through one LED in series with 1.5 MΩ:
| Supply | Red LED (2.0 V) | White or blue LED (3.2 V) |
|---|
| 3.3 V | 0.000867 mA | 0.0000667 mA |
| 5 V | 0.002 mA | 0.0012 mA |
| 12 V | 0.00667 mA | 0.00587 mA |
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Standard series
1.5 MΩ is a standard value in the E6, E12, E24, E96 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 1.5 MΩ resistor?
On a 4-band resistor: brown, green, green, gold. On a 5-band resistor: brown, green, black, yellow, brown.
What is the SMD code for 1.5 MΩ?
155 on 3-digit resistors and 1504 on 4-digit (1%) resistors.
How much current flows through a 1.5 MΩ resistor at 5 V?
3.33 µA, dissipating 16.7 µW. A 1/8 W resistor is enough.
Which resistors get mixed up with 1.5 MΩ?
brown, green, yellow, gold is 150 kΩ and brown, green, blue, gold is 15 MΩ: only the third band changes, so check it carefully.
