Actual value by tolerance
| Tolerance | Band | Minimum | Maximum |
|---|
| ±1% | Brown | 465.3 Ω | 474.7 Ω |
| ±2% | Red | 460.6 Ω | 479.4 Ω |
| ±5% | Gold | 446.5 Ω | 493.5 Ω |
| ±10% | Silver | 423 Ω | 517 Ω |
SMD and printed codes
| SMD, 3 digits | 471 |
|---|
| SMD, 4 digits | 4700 |
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| SMD, EIA-96 | not used for this value |
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| Letter code (IEC 60062) | 470R |
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Current and power at common voltages
| Voltage | Current | Power | Resistor rating |
|---|
| 3.3 V | 7.02 mA | 23.2 mW | 1/8 W |
| 5 V | 10.6 mA | 53.2 mW | 1/8 W |
| 9 V | 19.1 mA | 172 mW | 1/2 W |
| 12 V | 25.5 mA | 306 mW | 1 W |
| 24 V | 51.1 mA | 1.23 W | 3 W |
As an LED resistor
Current through one LED in series with 470 Ω:
| Supply | Red LED (2.0 V) | White or blue LED (3.2 V) |
|---|
| 3.3 V | 2.77 mA | 0.213 mA |
| 5 V | 6.38 mA | 3.83 mA |
| 12 V | 21.3 mA | 18.7 mA |
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Standard series
470 Ω 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 470 Ω resistor?
On a 4-band resistor: yellow, violet, brown, gold. On a 5-band resistor: yellow, violet, black, black, brown.
What is the SMD code for 470 Ω?
471 on 3-digit resistors and 4700 on 4-digit (1%) resistors.
How much current flows through a 470 Ω resistor at 5 V?
10.6 mA, dissipating 53.2 mW. A 1/8 W resistor is enough.
Which resistors get mixed up with 470 Ω?
yellow, violet, black, gold is 47 Ω and yellow, violet, red, gold is 4.7 kΩ: only the third band changes, so check it carefully.
