Actual value by tolerance
| Tolerance | Band | Minimum | Maximum |
|---|
| ±1% | Brown | 504.9 Ω | 515.1 Ω |
| ±2% | Red | 499.8 Ω | 520.2 Ω |
| ±5% | Gold | 484.5 Ω | 535.5 Ω |
| ±10% | Silver | 459 Ω | 561 Ω |
SMD and printed codes
| SMD, 3 digits | 511 |
|---|
| SMD, 4 digits | 5100 |
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| SMD, EIA-96 | not used for this value |
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| Letter code (IEC 60062) | 510R |
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Current and power at common voltages
| Voltage | Current | Power | Resistor rating |
|---|
| 3.3 V | 6.47 mA | 21.4 mW | 1/8 W |
| 5 V | 9.8 mA | 49 mW | 1/8 W |
| 9 V | 17.6 mA | 159 mW | 1/2 W |
| 12 V | 23.5 mA | 282 mW | 1 W |
| 24 V | 47.1 mA | 1.13 W | 3 W |
As an LED resistor
Current through one LED in series with 510 Ω:
| Supply | Red LED (2.0 V) | White or blue LED (3.2 V) |
|---|
| 3.3 V | 2.55 mA | 0.196 mA |
| 5 V | 5.88 mA | 3.53 mA |
| 12 V | 19.6 mA | 17.3 mA |
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Standard series
510 Ω is a standard value in the E24 series. Check the tolerance and power rating of the actual component.
Nearby values
Same first two colors, different multiplier:
Frequently asked questions
What are the colors of a 510 Ω resistor?
On a 4-band resistor: green, brown, brown, gold. On a 5-band resistor: green, brown, black, black, brown.
What is the SMD code for 510 Ω?
511 on 3-digit resistors and 5100 on 4-digit (1%) resistors.
How much current flows through a 510 Ω resistor at 5 V?
9.8 mA, dissipating 49 mW. A 1/8 W resistor is enough.
Which resistors get mixed up with 510 Ω?
green, brown, black, gold is 51 Ω and green, brown, red, gold is 5.1 kΩ: only the third band changes, so check it carefully.
