Actual value by tolerance
| Tolerance | Band | Minimum | Maximum |
| ±1% | Brown | 8.118 kΩ | 8.282 kΩ |
| ±2% | Red | 8.036 kΩ | 8.364 kΩ |
| ±5% | Gold | 7.79 kΩ | 8.61 kΩ |
| ±10% | Silver | 7.38 kΩ | 9.02 kΩ |
SMD and printed codes
| SMD, 3 digits | 822 |
| SMD, 4 digits | 8201 |
| SMD, EIA-96 | not used for this value |
| Letter code (IEC 60062) | 8K2 |
Current and power at common voltages
| Voltage | Current | Power | Resistor rating |
| 3.3 V | 402 µA | 1.33 mW | 1/8 W |
| 5 V | 610 µA | 3.05 mW | 1/8 W |
| 9 V | 1.1 mA | 9.88 mW | 1/8 W |
| 12 V | 1.46 mA | 17.6 mW | 1/8 W |
| 24 V | 2.93 mA | 70.2 mW | 1/4 W |
As an LED resistor
Current through one LED in series with 8.2 kΩ:
| Supply | Red LED (2.0 V) | White or blue LED (3.2 V) |
| 3.3 V | 0.159 mA | 0.0122 mA |
| 5 V | 0.366 mA | 0.22 mA |
| 12 V | 1.22 mA | 1.07 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.