Actual value by tolerance
| Tolerance | Band | Minimum | Maximum |
|---|
| ±1% | Brown | 6.138 kΩ | 6.262 kΩ |
| ±2% | Red | 6.076 kΩ | 6.324 kΩ |
| ±5% | Gold | 5.89 kΩ | 6.51 kΩ |
| ±10% | Silver | 5.58 kΩ | 6.82 kΩ |
SMD and printed codes
| SMD, 3 digits | 622 |
|---|
| SMD, 4 digits | 6201 |
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| SMD, EIA-96 | not used for this value |
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| Letter code (IEC 60062) | 6K2 |
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Current and power at common voltages
| Voltage | Current | Power | Resistor rating |
|---|
| 3.3 V | 532 µA | 1.76 mW | 1/8 W |
| 5 V | 806 µA | 4.03 mW | 1/8 W |
| 9 V | 1.45 mA | 13.1 mW | 1/8 W |
| 12 V | 1.94 mA | 23.2 mW | 1/8 W |
| 24 V | 3.87 mA | 92.9 mW | 1/4 W |
As an LED resistor
Current through one LED in series with 6.2 kΩ:
| Supply | Red LED (2.0 V) | White or blue LED (3.2 V) |
|---|
| 3.3 V | 0.21 mA | 0.0161 mA |
| 5 V | 0.484 mA | 0.29 mA |
| 12 V | 1.61 mA | 1.42 mA |
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Standard series
6.2 kΩ 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 6.2 kΩ resistor?
On a 4-band resistor: blue, red, red, gold. On a 5-band resistor: blue, red, black, brown, brown.
What is the SMD code for 6.2 kΩ?
622 on 3-digit resistors and 6201 on 4-digit (1%) resistors.
How much current flows through a 6.2 kΩ resistor at 5 V?
806 µA, dissipating 4.03 mW. A 1/8 W resistor is enough.
Which resistors get mixed up with 6.2 kΩ?
blue, red, brown, gold is 620 Ω and blue, red, orange, gold is 62 kΩ: only the third band changes, so check it carefully.
