Actual value by tolerance
| Tolerance | Band | Minimum | Maximum |
|---|
| ±1% | Brown | 5.544 kΩ | 5.656 kΩ |
| ±2% | Red | 5.488 kΩ | 5.712 kΩ |
| ±5% | Gold | 5.32 kΩ | 5.88 kΩ |
| ±10% | Silver | 5.04 kΩ | 6.16 kΩ |
SMD and printed codes
| SMD, 3 digits | 562 |
|---|
| SMD, 4 digits | 5601 |
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| SMD, EIA-96 | not used for this value |
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| Letter code (IEC 60062) | 5K6 |
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Current and power at common voltages
| Voltage | Current | Power | Resistor rating |
|---|
| 3.3 V | 589 µA | 1.94 mW | 1/8 W |
| 5 V | 893 µA | 4.46 mW | 1/8 W |
| 9 V | 1.61 mA | 14.5 mW | 1/8 W |
| 12 V | 2.14 mA | 25.7 mW | 1/8 W |
| 24 V | 4.29 mA | 103 mW | 1/4 W |
As an LED resistor
Current through one LED in series with 5.6 kΩ:
| Supply | Red LED (2.0 V) | White or blue LED (3.2 V) |
|---|
| 3.3 V | 0.232 mA | 0.0179 mA |
| 5 V | 0.536 mA | 0.321 mA |
| 12 V | 1.79 mA | 1.57 mA |
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Standard series
5.6 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 5.6 kΩ resistor?
On a 4-band resistor: green, blue, red, gold. On a 5-band resistor: green, blue, black, brown, brown.
What is the SMD code for 5.6 kΩ?
562 on 3-digit resistors and 5601 on 4-digit (1%) resistors.
How much current flows through a 5.6 kΩ resistor at 5 V?
893 µA, dissipating 4.46 mW. A 1/8 W resistor is enough.
Which resistors get mixed up with 5.6 kΩ?
green, blue, brown, gold is 560 Ω and green, blue, orange, gold is 56 kΩ: only the third band changes, so check it carefully.
