Actual value by tolerance
| Tolerance | Band | Minimum | Maximum |
|---|
| ±1% | Brown | 55.44 kΩ | 56.56 kΩ |
| ±2% | Red | 54.88 kΩ | 57.12 kΩ |
| ±5% | Gold | 53.2 kΩ | 58.8 kΩ |
| ±10% | Silver | 50.4 kΩ | 61.6 kΩ |
SMD and printed codes
| SMD, 3 digits | 563 |
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| SMD, 4 digits | 5602 |
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| SMD, EIA-96 | not used for this value |
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| Letter code (IEC 60062) | 56K |
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Current and power at common voltages
| Voltage | Current | Power | Resistor rating |
|---|
| 3.3 V | 58.9 µA | 194 µW | 1/8 W |
| 5 V | 89.3 µA | 446 µW | 1/8 W |
| 9 V | 161 µA | 1.45 mW | 1/8 W |
| 12 V | 214 µA | 2.57 mW | 1/8 W |
| 24 V | 429 µA | 10.3 mW | 1/8 W |
As an LED resistor
Current through one LED in series with 56 kΩ:
| Supply | Red LED (2.0 V) | White or blue LED (3.2 V) |
|---|
| 3.3 V | 0.0232 mA | 0.00179 mA |
| 5 V | 0.0536 mA | 0.0321 mA |
| 12 V | 0.179 mA | 0.157 mA |
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Standard series
56 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 56 kΩ resistor?
On a 4-band resistor: green, blue, orange, gold. On a 5-band resistor: green, blue, black, red, brown.
What is the SMD code for 56 kΩ?
563 on 3-digit resistors and 5602 on 4-digit (1%) resistors.
How much current flows through a 56 kΩ resistor at 5 V?
89.3 µA, dissipating 446 µW. A 1/8 W resistor is enough.
Which resistors get mixed up with 56 kΩ?
green, blue, red, gold is 5.6 kΩ and green, blue, yellow, gold is 560 kΩ: only the third band changes, so check it carefully.
