Actual value by tolerance
| Tolerance | Band | Minimum | Maximum |
|---|
| ±1% | Brown | 21.78 kΩ | 22.22 kΩ |
| ±2% | Red | 21.56 kΩ | 22.44 kΩ |
| ±5% | Gold | 20.9 kΩ | 23.1 kΩ |
| ±10% | Silver | 19.8 kΩ | 24.2 kΩ |
SMD and printed codes
| SMD, 3 digits | 223 |
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| SMD, 4 digits | 2202 |
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| SMD, EIA-96 | not used for this value |
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| Letter code (IEC 60062) | 22K |
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Current and power at common voltages
| Voltage | Current | Power | Resistor rating |
|---|
| 3.3 V | 150 µA | 495 µW | 1/8 W |
| 5 V | 227 µA | 1.14 mW | 1/8 W |
| 9 V | 409 µA | 3.68 mW | 1/8 W |
| 12 V | 545 µA | 6.55 mW | 1/8 W |
| 24 V | 1.09 mA | 26.2 mW | 1/8 W |
As an LED resistor
Current through one LED in series with 22 kΩ:
| Supply | Red LED (2.0 V) | White or blue LED (3.2 V) |
|---|
| 3.3 V | 0.0591 mA | 0.00455 mA |
| 5 V | 0.136 mA | 0.0818 mA |
| 12 V | 0.455 mA | 0.4 mA |
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Standard series
22 kΩ 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 22 kΩ resistor?
On a 4-band resistor: red, red, orange, gold. On a 5-band resistor: red, red, black, red, brown.
What is the SMD code for 22 kΩ?
223 on 3-digit resistors and 2202 on 4-digit (1%) resistors.
How much current flows through a 22 kΩ resistor at 5 V?
227 µA, dissipating 1.14 mW. A 1/8 W resistor is enough.
Which resistors get mixed up with 22 kΩ?
red, red, red, gold is 2.2 kΩ and red, red, yellow, gold is 220 kΩ: only the third band changes, so check it carefully.
