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560k ohm resistor color code

The color code for 560 kΩ is green, blue, yellow, gold on a 4-band resistor (±5%) and green, blue, black, orange, brown on a 5-band resistor (±1%).

Color bands

4 bands, ±5%Green, Blue, Yellow, Gold
5 bands, ±1%Green, Blue, Black, Orange, Brown
6 bands, ±1%, 100 ppm/KGreen, Blue, Black, Orange, Brown, Brown

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Actual value by tolerance

ToleranceBandMinimumMaximum
±1%Brown554.4 kΩ565.6 kΩ
±2%Red548.8 kΩ571.2 kΩ
±5%Gold532 kΩ588 kΩ
±10%Silver504 kΩ616 kΩ

SMD and printed codes

SMD, 3 digits564
SMD, 4 digits5603
SMD, EIA-96not used for this value
Letter code (IEC 60062)560K

Current and power at common voltages

VoltageCurrentPowerResistor rating
3.3 V5.89 µA19.4 µW1/8 W
5 V8.93 µA44.6 µW1/8 W
9 V16.1 µA145 µW1/8 W
12 V21.4 µA257 µW1/8 W
24 V42.9 µA1.03 mW1/8 W

As an LED resistor

Current through one LED in series with 560 kΩ:

SupplyRed LED (2.0 V)White or blue LED (3.2 V)
3.3 V0.00232 mA0.000179 mA
5 V0.00536 mA0.00321 mA
12 V0.0179 mA0.0157 mA

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Standard series

560 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 560 kΩ resistor?

On a 4-band resistor: green, blue, yellow, gold. On a 5-band resistor: green, blue, black, orange, brown.

What is the SMD code for 560 kΩ?

564 on 3-digit resistors and 5603 on 4-digit (1%) resistors.

How much current flows through a 560 kΩ resistor at 5 V?

8.93 µA, dissipating 44.6 µW. A 1/8 W resistor is enough.

Which resistors get mixed up with 560 kΩ?

green, blue, orange, gold is 56 kΩ and green, blue, green, gold is 5.6 MΩ: only the third band changes, so check it carefully.