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8.2k ohm resistor color code

The color code for 8.2 kΩ is grey, red, red, gold on a 4-band resistor (±5%) and grey, red, black, brown, brown on a 5-band resistor (±1%).

Color bands

4 bands, ±5%Grey, Red, Red, Gold
5 bands, ±1%Grey, Red, Black, Brown, Brown
6 bands, ±1%, 100 ppm/KGrey, Red, Black, Brown, Brown, Brown

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Actual value by tolerance

ToleranceBandMinimumMaximum
±1%Brown8.118 kΩ8.282 kΩ
±2%Red8.036 kΩ8.364 kΩ
±5%Gold7.79 kΩ8.61 kΩ
±10%Silver7.38 kΩ9.02 kΩ

SMD and printed codes

SMD, 3 digits822
SMD, 4 digits8201
SMD, EIA-96not used for this value
Letter code (IEC 60062)8K2

Current and power at common voltages

VoltageCurrentPowerResistor rating
3.3 V402 µA1.33 mW1/8 W
5 V610 µA3.05 mW1/8 W
9 V1.1 mA9.88 mW1/8 W
12 V1.46 mA17.6 mW1/8 W
24 V2.93 mA70.2 mW1/4 W

As an LED resistor

Current through one LED in series with 8.2 kΩ:

SupplyRed LED (2.0 V)White or blue LED (3.2 V)
3.3 V0.159 mA0.0122 mA
5 V0.366 mA0.22 mA
12 V1.22 mA1.07 mA

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Standard series

8.2 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 8.2 kΩ resistor?

On a 4-band resistor: grey, red, red, gold. On a 5-band resistor: grey, red, black, brown, brown.

What is the SMD code for 8.2 kΩ?

822 on 3-digit resistors and 8201 on 4-digit (1%) resistors.

How much current flows through a 8.2 kΩ resistor at 5 V?

610 µA, dissipating 3.05 mW. A 1/8 W resistor is enough.

Which resistors get mixed up with 8.2 kΩ?

grey, red, brown, gold is 820 Ω and grey, red, orange, gold is 82 kΩ: only the third band changes, so check it carefully.