Actual value by tolerance
| Tolerance | Band | Minimum | Maximum |
|---|
| ±1% | Brown | 3.267 MΩ | 3.333 MΩ |
| ±2% | Red | 3.234 MΩ | 3.366 MΩ |
| ±5% | Gold | 3.135 MΩ | 3.465 MΩ |
| ±10% | Silver | 2.97 MΩ | 3.63 MΩ |
SMD and printed codes
| SMD, 3 digits | 335 |
|---|
| SMD, 4 digits | 3304 |
|---|
| SMD, EIA-96 | not used for this value |
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| Letter code (IEC 60062) | 3M3 |
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Current and power at common voltages
| Voltage | Current | Power | Resistor rating |
|---|
| 3.3 V | 1 µA | 3.3 µW | 1/8 W |
| 5 V | 1.52 µA | 7.58 µW | 1/8 W |
| 9 V | 2.73 µA | 24.5 µW | 1/8 W |
| 12 V | 3.64 µA | 43.6 µW | 1/8 W |
| 24 V | 7.27 µA | 175 µW | 1/8 W |
As an LED resistor
Current through one LED in series with 3.3 MΩ:
| Supply | Red LED (2.0 V) | White or blue LED (3.2 V) |
|---|
| 3.3 V | 0.000394 mA | 0.0000303 mA |
| 5 V | 0.000909 mA | 0.000545 mA |
| 12 V | 0.00303 mA | 0.00267 mA |
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Standard series
3.3 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 3.3 MΩ resistor?
On a 4-band resistor: orange, orange, green, gold. On a 5-band resistor: orange, orange, black, yellow, brown.
What is the SMD code for 3.3 MΩ?
335 on 3-digit resistors and 3304 on 4-digit (1%) resistors.
How much current flows through a 3.3 MΩ resistor at 5 V?
1.52 µA, dissipating 7.58 µW. A 1/8 W resistor is enough.
Which resistors get mixed up with 3.3 MΩ?
orange, orange, yellow, gold is 330 kΩ and orange, orange, blue, gold is 33 MΩ: only the third band changes, so check it carefully.
