Actual value by tolerance
| Tolerance | Band | Minimum | Maximum |
|---|
| ±1% | Brown | 26.73 kΩ | 27.27 kΩ |
| ±2% | Red | 26.46 kΩ | 27.54 kΩ |
| ±5% | Gold | 25.65 kΩ | 28.35 kΩ |
| ±10% | Silver | 24.3 kΩ | 29.7 kΩ |
SMD and printed codes
| SMD, 3 digits | 273 |
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| SMD, 4 digits | 2702 |
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| SMD, EIA-96 | not used for this value |
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| Letter code (IEC 60062) | 27K |
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Current and power at common voltages
| Voltage | Current | Power | Resistor rating |
|---|
| 3.3 V | 122 µA | 403 µW | 1/8 W |
| 5 V | 185 µA | 926 µW | 1/8 W |
| 9 V | 333 µA | 3 mW | 1/8 W |
| 12 V | 444 µA | 5.33 mW | 1/8 W |
| 24 V | 889 µA | 21.3 mW | 1/8 W |
As an LED resistor
Current through one LED in series with 27 kΩ:
| Supply | Red LED (2.0 V) | White or blue LED (3.2 V) |
|---|
| 3.3 V | 0.0481 mA | 0.0037 mA |
| 5 V | 0.111 mA | 0.0667 mA |
| 12 V | 0.37 mA | 0.326 mA |
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Standard series
27 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 27 kΩ resistor?
On a 4-band resistor: red, violet, orange, gold. On a 5-band resistor: red, violet, black, red, brown.
What is the SMD code for 27 kΩ?
273 on 3-digit resistors and 2702 on 4-digit (1%) resistors.
How much current flows through a 27 kΩ resistor at 5 V?
185 µA, dissipating 926 µW. A 1/8 W resistor is enough.
Which resistors get mixed up with 27 kΩ?
red, violet, red, gold is 2.7 kΩ and red, violet, yellow, gold is 270 kΩ: only the third band changes, so check it carefully.
