Actual value by tolerance
| Tolerance | Band | Minimum | Maximum |
|---|
| ±1% | Brown | 46.53 kΩ | 47.47 kΩ |
| ±2% | Red | 46.06 kΩ | 47.94 kΩ |
| ±5% | Gold | 44.65 kΩ | 49.35 kΩ |
| ±10% | Silver | 42.3 kΩ | 51.7 kΩ |
SMD and printed codes
| SMD, 3 digits | 473 |
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| SMD, 4 digits | 4702 |
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| SMD, EIA-96 | not used for this value |
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| Letter code (IEC 60062) | 47K |
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Current and power at common voltages
| Voltage | Current | Power | Resistor rating |
|---|
| 3.3 V | 70.2 µA | 232 µW | 1/8 W |
| 5 V | 106 µA | 532 µW | 1/8 W |
| 9 V | 191 µA | 1.72 mW | 1/8 W |
| 12 V | 255 µA | 3.06 mW | 1/8 W |
| 24 V | 511 µA | 12.3 mW | 1/8 W |
As an LED resistor
Current through one LED in series with 47 kΩ:
| Supply | Red LED (2.0 V) | White or blue LED (3.2 V) |
|---|
| 3.3 V | 0.0277 mA | 0.00213 mA |
| 5 V | 0.0638 mA | 0.0383 mA |
| 12 V | 0.213 mA | 0.187 mA |
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Standard series
47 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 47 kΩ resistor?
On a 4-band resistor: yellow, violet, orange, gold. On a 5-band resistor: yellow, violet, black, red, brown.
What is the SMD code for 47 kΩ?
473 on 3-digit resistors and 4702 on 4-digit (1%) resistors.
How much current flows through a 47 kΩ resistor at 5 V?
106 µA, dissipating 532 µW. A 1/8 W resistor is enough.
Which resistors get mixed up with 47 kΩ?
yellow, violet, red, gold is 4.7 kΩ and yellow, violet, yellow, gold is 470 kΩ: only the third band changes, so check it carefully.
