Actual value by tolerance
| Tolerance | Band | Minimum | Maximum |
|---|
| ±1% | Brown | 4.653 MΩ | 4.747 MΩ |
| ±2% | Red | 4.606 MΩ | 4.794 MΩ |
| ±5% | Gold | 4.465 MΩ | 4.935 MΩ |
| ±10% | Silver | 4.23 MΩ | 5.17 MΩ |
SMD and printed codes
| SMD, 3 digits | 475 |
|---|
| SMD, 4 digits | 4704 |
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| SMD, EIA-96 | not used for this value |
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| Letter code (IEC 60062) | 4M7 |
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Current and power at common voltages
| Voltage | Current | Power | Resistor rating |
|---|
| 3.3 V | 0.702 µA | 2.32 µW | 1/8 W |
| 5 V | 1.06 µA | 5.32 µW | 1/8 W |
| 9 V | 1.91 µA | 17.2 µW | 1/8 W |
| 12 V | 2.55 µA | 30.6 µW | 1/8 W |
| 24 V | 5.11 µA | 123 µW | 1/8 W |
As an LED resistor
Current through one LED in series with 4.7 MΩ:
| Supply | Red LED (2.0 V) | White or blue LED (3.2 V) |
|---|
| 3.3 V | 0.000277 mA | 0.0000213 mA |
| 5 V | 0.000638 mA | 0.000383 mA |
| 12 V | 0.00213 mA | 0.00187 mA |
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Standard series
4.7 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 4.7 MΩ resistor?
On a 4-band resistor: yellow, violet, green, gold. On a 5-band resistor: yellow, violet, black, yellow, brown.
What is the SMD code for 4.7 MΩ?
475 on 3-digit resistors and 4704 on 4-digit (1%) resistors.
How much current flows through a 4.7 MΩ resistor at 5 V?
1.06 µA, dissipating 5.32 µW. A 1/8 W resistor is enough.
Which resistors get mixed up with 4.7 MΩ?
yellow, violet, yellow, gold is 470 kΩ and yellow, violet, blue, gold is 47 MΩ: only the third band changes, so check it carefully.
