Actual value by tolerance
| Tolerance | Band | Minimum | Maximum |
|---|
| ±1% | Brown | 2.178 MΩ | 2.222 MΩ |
| ±2% | Red | 2.156 MΩ | 2.244 MΩ |
| ±5% | Gold | 2.09 MΩ | 2.31 MΩ |
| ±10% | Silver | 1.98 MΩ | 2.42 MΩ |
SMD and printed codes
| SMD, 3 digits | 225 |
|---|
| SMD, 4 digits | 2204 |
|---|
| SMD, EIA-96 | not used for this value |
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| Letter code (IEC 60062) | 2M2 |
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Current and power at common voltages
| Voltage | Current | Power | Resistor rating |
|---|
| 3.3 V | 1.5 µA | 4.95 µW | 1/8 W |
| 5 V | 2.27 µA | 11.4 µW | 1/8 W |
| 9 V | 4.09 µA | 36.8 µW | 1/8 W |
| 12 V | 5.45 µA | 65.5 µW | 1/8 W |
| 24 V | 10.9 µA | 262 µW | 1/8 W |
As an LED resistor
Current through one LED in series with 2.2 MΩ:
| Supply | Red LED (2.0 V) | White or blue LED (3.2 V) |
|---|
| 3.3 V | 0.000591 mA | 0.0000455 mA |
| 5 V | 0.00136 mA | 0.000818 mA |
| 12 V | 0.00455 mA | 0.004 mA |
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Standard series
2.2 MΩ is a standard value in the E6, E12, E24 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 2.2 MΩ resistor?
On a 4-band resistor: red, red, green, gold. On a 5-band resistor: red, red, black, yellow, brown.
What is the SMD code for 2.2 MΩ?
225 on 3-digit resistors and 2204 on 4-digit (1%) resistors.
How much current flows through a 2.2 MΩ resistor at 5 V?
2.27 µA, dissipating 11.4 µW. A 1/8 W resistor is enough.
Which resistors get mixed up with 2.2 MΩ?
red, red, yellow, gold is 220 kΩ and red, red, blue, gold is 22 MΩ: only the third band changes, so check it carefully.
