Actual value by tolerance
| Tolerance | Band | Minimum | Maximum |
|---|
| ±1% | Brown | 148.5 Ω | 151.5 Ω |
| ±2% | Red | 147 Ω | 153 Ω |
| ±5% | Gold | 142.5 Ω | 157.5 Ω |
| ±10% | Silver | 135 Ω | 165 Ω |
SMD and printed codes
| SMD, 3 digits | 151 |
|---|
| SMD, 4 digits | 1500 |
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| SMD, EIA-96 | 18A |
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| Letter code (IEC 60062) | 150R |
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Current and power at common voltages
| Voltage | Current | Power | Resistor rating |
|---|
| 3.3 V | 22 mA | 72.6 mW | 1/4 W |
| 5 V | 33.3 mA | 167 mW | 1/2 W |
| 9 V | 60 mA | 540 mW | 2 W |
| 12 V | 80 mA | 960 mW | 2 W |
| 24 V | 160 mA | 3.84 W | 10 W |
As an LED resistor
Current through one LED in series with 150 Ω:
| Supply | Red LED (2.0 V) | White or blue LED (3.2 V) |
|---|
| 3.3 V | 8.67 mA | 0.667 mA |
| 5 V | 20 mA | 12 mA |
| 12 V | 66.7 mA | 58.7 mA |
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Standard series
150 Ω 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 150 Ω resistor?
On a 4-band resistor: brown, green, brown, gold. On a 5-band resistor: brown, green, black, black, brown.
What is the SMD code for 150 Ω?
151 on 3-digit resistors and 1500 on 4-digit (1%) resistors.
How much current flows through a 150 Ω resistor at 5 V?
33.3 mA, dissipating 167 mW. A 1/2 W resistor is enough.
Which resistors get mixed up with 150 Ω?
brown, green, black, gold is 15 Ω and brown, green, red, gold is 1.5 kΩ: only the third band changes, so check it carefully.
