Actual value by tolerance
| Tolerance | Band | Minimum | Maximum |
|---|
| ±1% | Brown | 6.732 kΩ | 6.868 kΩ |
| ±2% | Red | 6.664 kΩ | 6.936 kΩ |
| ±5% | Gold | 6.46 kΩ | 7.14 kΩ |
| ±10% | Silver | 6.12 kΩ | 7.48 kΩ |
SMD and printed codes
| SMD, 3 digits | 682 |
|---|
| SMD, 4 digits | 6801 |
|---|
| SMD, EIA-96 | not used for this value |
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| Letter code (IEC 60062) | 6K8 |
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Current and power at common voltages
| Voltage | Current | Power | Resistor rating |
|---|
| 3.3 V | 485 µA | 1.6 mW | 1/8 W |
| 5 V | 735 µA | 3.68 mW | 1/8 W |
| 9 V | 1.32 mA | 11.9 mW | 1/8 W |
| 12 V | 1.76 mA | 21.2 mW | 1/8 W |
| 24 V | 3.53 mA | 84.7 mW | 1/4 W |
As an LED resistor
Current through one LED in series with 6.8 kΩ:
| Supply | Red LED (2.0 V) | White or blue LED (3.2 V) |
|---|
| 3.3 V | 0.191 mA | 0.0147 mA |
| 5 V | 0.441 mA | 0.265 mA |
| 12 V | 1.47 mA | 1.29 mA |
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Standard series
6.8 kΩ is a standard value in the E6, 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 6.8 kΩ resistor?
On a 4-band resistor: blue, grey, red, gold. On a 5-band resistor: blue, grey, black, brown, brown.
What is the SMD code for 6.8 kΩ?
682 on 3-digit resistors and 6801 on 4-digit (1%) resistors.
How much current flows through a 6.8 kΩ resistor at 5 V?
735 µA, dissipating 3.68 mW. A 1/8 W resistor is enough.
Which resistors get mixed up with 6.8 kΩ?
blue, grey, brown, gold is 680 Ω and blue, grey, orange, gold is 68 kΩ: only the third band changes, so check it carefully.
