Actual value by tolerance
| Tolerance | Band | Minimum | Maximum |
|---|
| ±1% | Brown | 8.118 MΩ | 8.282 MΩ |
| ±2% | Red | 8.036 MΩ | 8.364 MΩ |
| ±5% | Gold | 7.79 MΩ | 8.61 MΩ |
| ±10% | Silver | 7.38 MΩ | 9.02 MΩ |
SMD and printed codes
| SMD, 3 digits | 825 |
|---|
| SMD, 4 digits | 8204 |
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| SMD, EIA-96 | not used for this value |
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| Letter code (IEC 60062) | 8M2 |
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Current and power at common voltages
| Voltage | Current | Power | Resistor rating |
|---|
| 3.3 V | 0.402 µA | 1.33 µW | 1/8 W |
| 5 V | 0.61 µA | 3.05 µW | 1/8 W |
| 9 V | 1.1 µA | 9.88 µW | 1/8 W |
| 12 V | 1.46 µA | 17.6 µW | 1/8 W |
| 24 V | 2.93 µA | 70.2 µW | 1/8 W |
As an LED resistor
Current through one LED in series with 8.2 MΩ:
| Supply | Red LED (2.0 V) | White or blue LED (3.2 V) |
|---|
| 3.3 V | 0.000159 mA | 0.0000122 mA |
| 5 V | 0.000366 mA | 0.00022 mA |
| 12 V | 0.00122 mA | 0.00107 mA |
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Standard series
8.2 MΩ 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 8.2 MΩ resistor?
On a 4-band resistor: grey, red, green, gold. On a 5-band resistor: grey, red, black, yellow, brown.
What is the SMD code for 8.2 MΩ?
825 on 3-digit resistors and 8204 on 4-digit (1%) resistors.
How much current flows through a 8.2 MΩ resistor at 5 V?
0.61 µA, dissipating 3.05 µW. A 1/8 W resistor is enough.
Which resistors get mixed up with 8.2 MΩ?
grey, red, yellow, gold is 820 kΩ and grey, red, blue, gold is 82 MΩ: only the third band changes, so check it carefully.
