Actual value by tolerance
| Tolerance | Band | Minimum | Maximum |
|---|
| ±1% | Brown | 811.8 kΩ | 828.2 kΩ |
| ±2% | Red | 803.6 kΩ | 836.4 kΩ |
| ±5% | Gold | 779 kΩ | 861 kΩ |
| ±10% | Silver | 738 kΩ | 902 kΩ |
SMD and printed codes
| SMD, 3 digits | 824 |
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| SMD, 4 digits | 8203 |
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| SMD, EIA-96 | not used for this value |
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| Letter code (IEC 60062) | 820K |
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Current and power at common voltages
| Voltage | Current | Power | Resistor rating |
|---|
| 3.3 V | 4.02 µA | 13.3 µW | 1/8 W |
| 5 V | 6.1 µA | 30.5 µW | 1/8 W |
| 9 V | 11 µA | 98.8 µW | 1/8 W |
| 12 V | 14.6 µA | 176 µW | 1/8 W |
| 24 V | 29.3 µA | 702 µW | 1/8 W |
As an LED resistor
Current through one LED in series with 820 kΩ:
| Supply | Red LED (2.0 V) | White or blue LED (3.2 V) |
|---|
| 3.3 V | 0.00159 mA | 0.000122 mA |
| 5 V | 0.00366 mA | 0.0022 mA |
| 12 V | 0.0122 mA | 0.0107 mA |
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Standard series
820 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 820 kΩ resistor?
On a 4-band resistor: grey, red, yellow, gold. On a 5-band resistor: grey, red, black, orange, brown.
What is the SMD code for 820 kΩ?
824 on 3-digit resistors and 8203 on 4-digit (1%) resistors.
How much current flows through a 820 kΩ resistor at 5 V?
6.1 µA, dissipating 30.5 µW. A 1/8 W resistor is enough.
Which resistors get mixed up with 820 kΩ?
grey, red, orange, gold is 82 kΩ and grey, red, green, gold is 8.2 MΩ: only the third band changes, so check it carefully.
