470 kΩ resistor color code
A 470 kΩ resistor is marked yellow-violet-yellow-gold on a 4-band (±5%) resistor and yellow-violet-black-orange-brown on a 5-band (±1%) resistor. Its SMD marking is 474 or 4703.
Reading the bands
| Band | 4-band (±5%) | 5-band (±1%) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yellow — 1st digit 4 | Yellow — 1st digit 4 |
| 2 | Violet — 2nd digit 7 | Violet — 2nd digit 7 |
| 3 | Yellow — Multiplier ×10k | Black — 3rd digit 0 |
| 4 | Gold — Tolerance ±5% | Orange — Multiplier ×1k |
| 5 | — | Brown — Tolerance ±1% |
Check: 47 ×10k = 470 kΩ; 470 ×1k = 470 kΩ. A ±5% part measures between 446.5 kΩ and 493.5 kΩ.
Codes and series
| Schematic notation | 470k |
|---|---|
| SMD 3-digit | 474 |
| SMD 4-digit | 4703 |
| EIA-96 | none (not an E96 value) |
| E-series | E3, E6, E12, E24, E192 |
| Neighbouring E24 values | 430 kΩ and 510 kΩ |
Typical uses
A 470 kΩ resistor is used as a bleeder across filter capacitors, in very low-current dividers for battery sensing and in high-impedance audio and timing circuits.
Current and power at common voltages
The current and heat in a 470 kΩ resistor depend on the voltage across the resistor itself (not necessarily the supply voltage). Choose a resistor rated at least twice the power shown.
| Voltage across it | Current | Power | Minimum rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.3 V | 7.02 µA | 23.2 µW | 1/8 W |
| 5 V | 10.6 µA | 53.2 µW | 1/8 W |
| 9 V | 19.1 µA | 172 µW | 1/8 W |
| 12 V | 25.5 µA | 306 µW | 1/8 W |
| 24 V | 51.1 µA | 1.23 mW | 1/8 W |
Don't mix it up with
Values with the same digits differ only in the multiplier band, so check that band carefully:
| Value | 4-band code | Multiplier band |
|---|---|---|
| 4.7 kΩ | Yellow-Violet-Red-Gold | Red ×100 |
| 47 kΩ | Yellow-Violet-Orange-Gold | Orange ×1k |
| 470 kΩ | Yellow-Violet-Yellow-Gold | Yellow ×10k |
| 4.7 MΩ | Yellow-Violet-Green-Gold | Green ×100k |
| 47 MΩ | Yellow-Violet-Blue-Gold | Blue ×1M |
FAQ
What color code is a 470 kΩ resistor?
A 470 kΩ ±5% resistor is yellow-violet-yellow-gold (4 bands). A 470 kΩ ±1% resistor is yellow-violet-black-orange-brown (5 bands).
What is the SMD code for 470 kΩ?
474 on 3-digit (±5%) parts and 4703 on 4-digit (±1%) parts. It has no EIA-96 code because it is not an E96 value.
Is 470 kΩ a standard resistor value?
Yes, it is in the E3, E6, E12, E24, E192 series.
How much power does a 470 kΩ resistor dissipate at 5 V?
With 5 V across it, 53.2 µW (P = V² ÷ R). A 1/8 W or larger resistor is enough.
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