Actual value by tolerance
| Tolerance | Band | Minimum | Maximum |
|---|
| ±1% | Brown | 14.85 kΩ | 15.15 kΩ |
| ±2% | Red | 14.7 kΩ | 15.3 kΩ |
| ±5% | Gold | 14.25 kΩ | 15.75 kΩ |
| ±10% | Silver | 13.5 kΩ | 16.5 kΩ |
SMD and printed codes
| SMD, 3 digits | 153 |
|---|
| SMD, 4 digits | 1502 |
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| SMD, EIA-96 | 18C |
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| Letter code (IEC 60062) | 15K |
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Current and power at common voltages
| Voltage | Current | Power | Resistor rating |
|---|
| 3.3 V | 220 µA | 726 µW | 1/8 W |
| 5 V | 333 µA | 1.67 mW | 1/8 W |
| 9 V | 600 µA | 5.4 mW | 1/8 W |
| 12 V | 800 µA | 9.6 mW | 1/8 W |
| 24 V | 1.6 mA | 38.4 mW | 1/8 W |
As an LED resistor
Current through one LED in series with 15 kΩ:
| Supply | Red LED (2.0 V) | White or blue LED (3.2 V) |
|---|
| 3.3 V | 0.0867 mA | 0.00667 mA |
| 5 V | 0.2 mA | 0.12 mA |
| 12 V | 0.667 mA | 0.587 mA |
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Standard series
15 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 15 kΩ resistor?
On a 4-band resistor: brown, green, orange, gold. On a 5-band resistor: brown, green, black, red, brown.
What is the SMD code for 15 kΩ?
153 on 3-digit resistors and 1502 on 4-digit (1%) resistors.
How much current flows through a 15 kΩ resistor at 5 V?
333 µA, dissipating 1.67 mW. A 1/8 W resistor is enough.
Which resistors get mixed up with 15 kΩ?
brown, green, red, gold is 1.5 kΩ and brown, green, yellow, gold is 150 kΩ: only the third band changes, so check it carefully.
