Actual value by tolerance
| Tolerance | Band | Minimum | Maximum |
| ±1% | Brown | 81.18 kΩ | 82.82 kΩ |
| ±2% | Red | 80.36 kΩ | 83.64 kΩ |
| ±5% | Gold | 77.9 kΩ | 86.1 kΩ |
| ±10% | Silver | 73.8 kΩ | 90.2 kΩ |
SMD and printed codes
| SMD, 3 digits | 823 |
| SMD, 4 digits | 8202 |
| SMD, EIA-96 | not used for this value |
| Letter code (IEC 60062) | 82K |
Current and power at common voltages
| Voltage | Current | Power | Resistor rating |
| 3.3 V | 40.2 µA | 133 µW | 1/8 W |
| 5 V | 61 µA | 305 µW | 1/8 W |
| 9 V | 110 µA | 988 µW | 1/8 W |
| 12 V | 146 µA | 1.76 mW | 1/8 W |
| 24 V | 293 µA | 7.02 mW | 1/8 W |
As an LED resistor
Current through one LED in series with 82 kΩ:
| Supply | Red LED (2.0 V) | White or blue LED (3.2 V) |
| 3.3 V | 0.0159 mA | 0.00122 mA |
| 5 V | 0.0366 mA | 0.022 mA |
| 12 V | 0.122 mA | 0.107 mA |
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Standard series
82 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 82 kΩ resistor?
On a 4-band resistor: grey, red, orange, gold. On a 5-band resistor: grey, red, black, red, brown.
What is the SMD code for 82 kΩ?
823 on 3-digit resistors and 8202 on 4-digit (1%) resistors.
How much current flows through a 82 kΩ resistor at 5 V?
61 µA, dissipating 305 µW. A 1/8 W resistor is enough.
Which resistors get mixed up with 82 kΩ?
grey, red, red, gold is 8.2 kΩ and grey, red, yellow, gold is 820 kΩ: only the third band changes, so check it carefully.