Actual value by tolerance
| Tolerance | Band | Minimum | Maximum |
|---|
| ±1% | Brown | 326.7 kΩ | 333.3 kΩ |
| ±2% | Red | 323.4 kΩ | 336.6 kΩ |
| ±5% | Gold | 313.5 kΩ | 346.5 kΩ |
| ±10% | Silver | 297 kΩ | 363 kΩ |
SMD and printed codes
| SMD, 3 digits | 334 |
|---|
| SMD, 4 digits | 3303 |
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| SMD, EIA-96 | not used for this value |
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| Letter code (IEC 60062) | 330K |
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Current and power at common voltages
| Voltage | Current | Power | Resistor rating |
|---|
| 3.3 V | 10 µA | 33 µW | 1/8 W |
| 5 V | 15.2 µA | 75.8 µW | 1/8 W |
| 9 V | 27.3 µA | 245 µW | 1/8 W |
| 12 V | 36.4 µA | 436 µW | 1/8 W |
| 24 V | 72.7 µA | 1.75 mW | 1/8 W |
As an LED resistor
Current through one LED in series with 330 kΩ:
| Supply | Red LED (2.0 V) | White or blue LED (3.2 V) |
|---|
| 3.3 V | 0.00394 mA | 0.000303 mA |
| 5 V | 0.00909 mA | 0.00545 mA |
| 12 V | 0.0303 mA | 0.0267 mA |
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Standard series
330 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 330 kΩ resistor?
On a 4-band resistor: orange, orange, yellow, gold. On a 5-band resistor: orange, orange, black, orange, brown.
What is the SMD code for 330 kΩ?
334 on 3-digit resistors and 3303 on 4-digit (1%) resistors.
How much current flows through a 330 kΩ resistor at 5 V?
15.2 µA, dissipating 75.8 µW. A 1/8 W resistor is enough.
Which resistors get mixed up with 330 kΩ?
orange, orange, orange, gold is 33 kΩ and orange, orange, green, gold is 3.3 MΩ: only the third band changes, so check it carefully.
