Actual value by tolerance
| Tolerance | Band | Minimum | Maximum |
|---|
| ±1% | Brown | 554.4 Ω | 565.6 Ω |
| ±2% | Red | 548.8 Ω | 571.2 Ω |
| ±5% | Gold | 532 Ω | 588 Ω |
| ±10% | Silver | 504 Ω | 616 Ω |
SMD and printed codes
| SMD, 3 digits | 561 |
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| SMD, 4 digits | 5600 |
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| SMD, EIA-96 | not used for this value |
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| Letter code (IEC 60062) | 560R |
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Current and power at common voltages
| Voltage | Current | Power | Resistor rating |
|---|
| 3.3 V | 5.89 mA | 19.4 mW | 1/8 W |
| 5 V | 8.93 mA | 44.6 mW | 1/8 W |
| 9 V | 16.1 mA | 145 mW | 1/2 W |
| 12 V | 21.4 mA | 257 mW | 1 W |
| 24 V | 42.9 mA | 1.03 W | 3 W |
As an LED resistor
Current through one LED in series with 560 Ω:
| Supply | Red LED (2.0 V) | White or blue LED (3.2 V) |
|---|
| 3.3 V | 2.32 mA | 0.179 mA |
| 5 V | 5.36 mA | 3.21 mA |
| 12 V | 17.9 mA | 15.7 mA |
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Standard series
560 Ω 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 560 Ω resistor?
On a 4-band resistor: green, blue, brown, gold. On a 5-band resistor: green, blue, black, black, brown.
What is the SMD code for 560 Ω?
561 on 3-digit resistors and 5600 on 4-digit (1%) resistors.
How much current flows through a 560 Ω resistor at 5 V?
8.93 mA, dissipating 44.6 mW. A 1/8 W resistor is enough.
Which resistors get mixed up with 560 Ω?
green, blue, black, gold is 56 Ω and green, blue, red, gold is 5.6 kΩ: only the third band changes, so check it carefully.
