Resistor Color Code Calculator

Select color bands to decode resistor value, tolerance, and min/max range.

Color Band Decoder

Formulas

4-Band Formula

R = (10·D₁ + D₂) × Multiplier

5-Band Formula

R = (100·D₁ + 10·D₂ + D₃) × Multiplier

5-band resistors offer tighter tolerances (1%, 0.5%, etc.) and are common in precision applications. The tolerance band is always last.

Color Reference

Color Digit Mult. Tol.