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Decode 5-Band Precision Resistors

Read three-significant-digit resistors used in precision circuits.

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1 kΩ
±5% tolerance
Range: 950 Ω – 1.05 kΩ

Digit 1

Digit 2

Multiplier

Tolerance

💡 Read bands from the end with the tolerance band (often gold or silver) on the right. 4-band resistors use two significant digits; 5- and 6-band use three for tighter precision.

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5-band resistors add a third significant digit for tighter precision — common in measurement and audio gear.

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Bands 1-3 are digits, band 4 is the multiplier, band 5 is tolerance (often brown ±1% or red ±2%).

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If you can't tell which end is which, the tolerance band is usually slightly separated from the rest.

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