Actual value by tolerance
| Tolerance | Band | Minimum | Maximum |
|---|
| ±1% | Brown | 386.1 kΩ | 393.9 kΩ |
| ±2% | Red | 382.2 kΩ | 397.8 kΩ |
| ±5% | Gold | 370.5 kΩ | 409.5 kΩ |
| ±10% | Silver | 351 kΩ | 429 kΩ |
SMD and printed codes
| SMD, 3 digits | 394 |
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| SMD, 4 digits | 3903 |
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| SMD, EIA-96 | not used for this value |
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| Letter code (IEC 60062) | 390K |
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Current and power at common voltages
| Voltage | Current | Power | Resistor rating |
|---|
| 3.3 V | 8.46 µA | 27.9 µW | 1/8 W |
| 5 V | 12.8 µA | 64.1 µW | 1/8 W |
| 9 V | 23.1 µA | 208 µW | 1/8 W |
| 12 V | 30.8 µA | 369 µW | 1/8 W |
| 24 V | 61.5 µA | 1.48 mW | 1/8 W |
As an LED resistor
Current through one LED in series with 390 kΩ:
| Supply | Red LED (2.0 V) | White or blue LED (3.2 V) |
|---|
| 3.3 V | 0.00333 mA | 0.000256 mA |
| 5 V | 0.00769 mA | 0.00462 mA |
| 12 V | 0.0256 mA | 0.0226 mA |
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Standard series
390 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 390 kΩ resistor?
On a 4-band resistor: orange, white, yellow, gold. On a 5-band resistor: orange, white, black, orange, brown.
What is the SMD code for 390 kΩ?
394 on 3-digit resistors and 3903 on 4-digit (1%) resistors.
How much current flows through a 390 kΩ resistor at 5 V?
12.8 µA, dissipating 64.1 µW. A 1/8 W resistor is enough.
Which resistors get mixed up with 390 kΩ?
orange, white, orange, gold is 39 kΩ and orange, white, green, gold is 3.9 MΩ: only the third band changes, so check it carefully.
