Actual value by tolerance
| Tolerance | Band | Minimum | Maximum |
|---|
| ±1% | Brown | 2.673 kΩ | 2.727 kΩ |
| ±2% | Red | 2.646 kΩ | 2.754 kΩ |
| ±5% | Gold | 2.565 kΩ | 2.835 kΩ |
| ±10% | Silver | 2.43 kΩ | 2.97 kΩ |
SMD and printed codes
| SMD, 3 digits | 272 |
|---|
| SMD, 4 digits | 2701 |
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| SMD, EIA-96 | not used for this value |
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| Letter code (IEC 60062) | 2K7 |
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Current and power at common voltages
| Voltage | Current | Power | Resistor rating |
|---|
| 3.3 V | 1.22 mA | 4.03 mW | 1/8 W |
| 5 V | 1.85 mA | 9.26 mW | 1/8 W |
| 9 V | 3.33 mA | 30 mW | 1/8 W |
| 12 V | 4.44 mA | 53.3 mW | 1/8 W |
| 24 V | 8.89 mA | 213 mW | 1/2 W |
As an LED resistor
Current through one LED in series with 2.7 kΩ:
| Supply | Red LED (2.0 V) | White or blue LED (3.2 V) |
|---|
| 3.3 V | 0.481 mA | 0.037 mA |
| 5 V | 1.11 mA | 0.667 mA |
| 12 V | 3.7 mA | 3.26 mA |
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Standard series
2.7 kΩ is a standard value in the 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 2.7 kΩ resistor?
On a 4-band resistor: red, violet, red, gold. On a 5-band resistor: red, violet, black, brown, brown.
What is the SMD code for 2.7 kΩ?
272 on 3-digit resistors and 2701 on 4-digit (1%) resistors.
How much current flows through a 2.7 kΩ resistor at 5 V?
1.85 mA, dissipating 9.26 mW. A 1/8 W resistor is enough.
Which resistors get mixed up with 2.7 kΩ?
red, violet, brown, gold is 270 Ω and red, violet, orange, gold is 27 kΩ: only the third band changes, so check it carefully.
