Actual value by tolerance
| Tolerance | Band | Minimum | Maximum |
|---|
| ±1% | Brown | 9.9 kΩ | 10.1 kΩ |
| ±2% | Red | 9.8 kΩ | 10.2 kΩ |
| ±5% | Gold | 9.5 kΩ | 10.5 kΩ |
| ±10% | Silver | 9 kΩ | 11 kΩ |
SMD and printed codes
| SMD, 3 digits | 103 |
|---|
| SMD, 4 digits | 1002 |
|---|
| SMD, EIA-96 | 01C |
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| Letter code (IEC 60062) | 10K |
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Current and power at common voltages
| Voltage | Current | Power | Resistor rating |
|---|
| 3.3 V | 330 µA | 1.09 mW | 1/8 W |
| 5 V | 500 µA | 2.5 mW | 1/8 W |
| 9 V | 900 µA | 8.1 mW | 1/8 W |
| 12 V | 1.2 mA | 14.4 mW | 1/8 W |
| 24 V | 2.4 mA | 57.6 mW | 1/8 W |
As an LED resistor
Current through one LED in series with 10 kΩ:
| Supply | Red LED (2.0 V) | White or blue LED (3.2 V) |
|---|
| 3.3 V | 0.13 mA | 0.01 mA |
| 5 V | 0.3 mA | 0.18 mA |
| 12 V | 1 mA | 0.88 mA |
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Standard series
10 kΩ is a standard value in the E6, E12, E24, E48, 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 10 kΩ resistor?
On a 4-band resistor: brown, black, orange, gold. On a 5-band resistor: brown, black, black, red, brown.
What is the SMD code for 10 kΩ?
103 on 3-digit resistors and 1002 on 4-digit (1%) resistors.
How much current flows through a 10 kΩ resistor at 5 V?
500 µA, dissipating 2.5 mW. A 1/8 W resistor is enough.
Which resistors get mixed up with 10 kΩ?
brown, black, red, gold is 1 kΩ and brown, black, yellow, gold is 100 kΩ: only the third band changes, so check it carefully.
