Resistor Color Code Calculator

Last updated: 2026-08-24

Resistor Color Code Calculator — Decode 5-band resistor colors.
Inputs
Result
Enter values and press Calculate

How to use it

  1. Identificar the values of entrada
  2. Aplicar the fórmula correspondiente
  3. Realizar the cálculo
  4. Obtain the 2 results

Common mistakes

  • ⚠️ Entering values in the wrong units — check that all measurements use the same unit system.
  • ⚠️ Forgetting to include a waste or safety margin — add 5-10% extra for real-world projects.
  • ⚠️ Using incorrect default values — verify the suggested defaults match your specific situation.
  • ⚠️ Rounding intermediate values too early — keep full precision until the final result.

Worked example

Decode red-red-black-brown-gold.

Result of the cálculo codigo colores resistance.