Actual value by tolerance
| Tolerance | Band | Minimum | Maximum |
|---|
| ±1% | Brown | 465.3 kΩ | 474.7 kΩ |
| ±2% | Red | 460.6 kΩ | 479.4 kΩ |
| ±5% | Gold | 446.5 kΩ | 493.5 kΩ |
| ±10% | Silver | 423 kΩ | 517 kΩ |
SMD and printed codes
| SMD, 3 digits | 474 |
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| SMD, 4 digits | 4703 |
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| SMD, EIA-96 | not used for this value |
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| Letter code (IEC 60062) | 470K |
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Current and power at common voltages
| Voltage | Current | Power | Resistor rating |
|---|
| 3.3 V | 7.02 µA | 23.2 µW | 1/8 W |
| 5 V | 10.6 µA | 53.2 µW | 1/8 W |
| 9 V | 19.1 µA | 172 µW | 1/8 W |
| 12 V | 25.5 µA | 306 µW | 1/8 W |
| 24 V | 51.1 µA | 1.23 mW | 1/8 W |
As an LED resistor
Current through one LED in series with 470 kΩ:
| Supply | Red LED (2.0 V) | White or blue LED (3.2 V) |
|---|
| 3.3 V | 0.00277 mA | 0.000213 mA |
| 5 V | 0.00638 mA | 0.00383 mA |
| 12 V | 0.0213 mA | 0.0187 mA |
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Standard series
470 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 470 kΩ resistor?
On a 4-band resistor: yellow, violet, yellow, gold. On a 5-band resistor: yellow, violet, black, orange, brown.
What is the SMD code for 470 kΩ?
474 on 3-digit resistors and 4703 on 4-digit (1%) resistors.
How much current flows through a 470 kΩ resistor at 5 V?
10.6 µA, dissipating 53.2 µW. A 1/8 W resistor is enough.
Which resistors get mixed up with 470 kΩ?
yellow, violet, orange, gold is 47 kΩ and yellow, violet, green, gold is 4.7 MΩ: only the third band changes, so check it carefully.
