Actual value by tolerance
| Tolerance | Band | Minimum | Maximum |
|---|
| ±1% | Brown | 267.3 kΩ | 272.7 kΩ |
| ±2% | Red | 264.6 kΩ | 275.4 kΩ |
| ±5% | Gold | 256.5 kΩ | 283.5 kΩ |
| ±10% | Silver | 243 kΩ | 297 kΩ |
SMD and printed codes
| SMD, 3 digits | 274 |
|---|
| SMD, 4 digits | 2703 |
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| SMD, EIA-96 | not used for this value |
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| Letter code (IEC 60062) | 270K |
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Current and power at common voltages
| Voltage | Current | Power | Resistor rating |
|---|
| 3.3 V | 12.2 µA | 40.3 µW | 1/8 W |
| 5 V | 18.5 µA | 92.6 µW | 1/8 W |
| 9 V | 33.3 µA | 300 µW | 1/8 W |
| 12 V | 44.4 µA | 533 µW | 1/8 W |
| 24 V | 88.9 µA | 2.13 mW | 1/8 W |
As an LED resistor
Current through one LED in series with 270 kΩ:
| Supply | Red LED (2.0 V) | White or blue LED (3.2 V) |
|---|
| 3.3 V | 0.00481 mA | 0.00037 mA |
| 5 V | 0.0111 mA | 0.00667 mA |
| 12 V | 0.037 mA | 0.0326 mA |
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Standard series
270 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 270 kΩ resistor?
On a 4-band resistor: red, violet, yellow, gold. On a 5-band resistor: red, violet, black, orange, brown.
What is the SMD code for 270 kΩ?
274 on 3-digit resistors and 2703 on 4-digit (1%) resistors.
How much current flows through a 270 kΩ resistor at 5 V?
18.5 µA, dissipating 92.6 µW. A 1/8 W resistor is enough.
Which resistors get mixed up with 270 kΩ?
red, violet, orange, gold is 27 kΩ and red, violet, green, gold is 2.7 MΩ: only the third band changes, so check it carefully.
