Actual value by tolerance
| Tolerance | Band | Minimum | Maximum |
|---|
| ±1% | Brown | 1.485 kΩ | 1.515 kΩ |
| ±2% | Red | 1.47 kΩ | 1.53 kΩ |
| ±5% | Gold | 1.425 kΩ | 1.575 kΩ |
| ±10% | Silver | 1.35 kΩ | 1.65 kΩ |
SMD and printed codes
| SMD, 3 digits | 152 |
|---|
| SMD, 4 digits | 1501 |
|---|
| SMD, EIA-96 | 18B |
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| Letter code (IEC 60062) | 1K5 |
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Current and power at common voltages
| Voltage | Current | Power | Resistor rating |
|---|
| 3.3 V | 2.2 mA | 7.26 mW | 1/8 W |
| 5 V | 3.33 mA | 16.7 mW | 1/8 W |
| 9 V | 6 mA | 54 mW | 1/8 W |
| 12 V | 8 mA | 96 mW | 1/4 W |
| 24 V | 16 mA | 384 mW | 1 W |
As an LED resistor
Current through one LED in series with 1.5 kΩ:
| Supply | Red LED (2.0 V) | White or blue LED (3.2 V) |
|---|
| 3.3 V | 0.867 mA | 0.0667 mA |
| 5 V | 2 mA | 1.2 mA |
| 12 V | 6.67 mA | 5.87 mA |
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Standard series
1.5 kΩ 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 kΩ resistor?
On a 4-band resistor: brown, green, red, gold. On a 5-band resistor: brown, green, black, brown, brown.
What is the SMD code for 1.5 kΩ?
152 on 3-digit resistors and 1501 on 4-digit (1%) resistors.
How much current flows through a 1.5 kΩ resistor at 5 V?
3.33 mA, dissipating 16.7 mW. A 1/8 W resistor is enough.
Which resistors get mixed up with 1.5 kΩ?
brown, green, brown, gold is 150 Ω and brown, green, orange, gold is 15 kΩ: only the third band changes, so check it carefully.
