Actual value by tolerance
| Tolerance | Band | Minimum | Maximum |
|---|
| ±1% | Brown | 148.5 kΩ | 151.5 kΩ |
| ±2% | Red | 147 kΩ | 153 kΩ |
| ±5% | Gold | 142.5 kΩ | 157.5 kΩ |
| ±10% | Silver | 135 kΩ | 165 kΩ |
SMD and printed codes
| SMD, 3 digits | 154 |
|---|
| SMD, 4 digits | 1503 |
|---|
| SMD, EIA-96 | 18D |
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| Letter code (IEC 60062) | 150K |
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Current and power at common voltages
| Voltage | Current | Power | Resistor rating |
|---|
| 3.3 V | 22 µA | 72.6 µW | 1/8 W |
| 5 V | 33.3 µA | 167 µW | 1/8 W |
| 9 V | 60 µA | 540 µW | 1/8 W |
| 12 V | 80 µA | 960 µW | 1/8 W |
| 24 V | 160 µA | 3.84 mW | 1/8 W |
As an LED resistor
Current through one LED in series with 150 kΩ:
| Supply | Red LED (2.0 V) | White or blue LED (3.2 V) |
|---|
| 3.3 V | 0.00867 mA | 0.000667 mA |
| 5 V | 0.02 mA | 0.012 mA |
| 12 V | 0.0667 mA | 0.0587 mA |
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Standard series
150 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 150 kΩ resistor?
On a 4-band resistor: brown, green, yellow, gold. On a 5-band resistor: brown, green, black, orange, brown.
What is the SMD code for 150 kΩ?
154 on 3-digit resistors and 1503 on 4-digit (1%) resistors.
How much current flows through a 150 kΩ resistor at 5 V?
33.3 µA, dissipating 167 µW. A 1/8 W resistor is enough.
Which resistors get mixed up with 150 kΩ?
brown, green, orange, gold is 15 kΩ and brown, green, green, gold is 1.5 MΩ: only the third band changes, so check it carefully.
