This calculator will convert the colour codes to resistance values and calculate the overall serial or parallel circuit resistance.
This ohm resistance calculator will readily calculate resistance and tolerance of an electrical circuit based on colour codes. Also computes conductor’s resistance based on conductivity and size values entered. Moreover, you could estimate the combined series or parallel resistance with the tool.
Something that forces the electric current not to flow is known as the resistance.
Following are the standard voltage current resistance formulas to measure resistance:
Colour Codes:
Colour codes correspond to the ratings that define the potential of certain electrical components. But we have considered the codes for resistances only.
For instance, the following pictures will let you understand pattern to calculate ohm value that you are holding:
3 Band Resistor:
4 Band Resistor:
5 Band Resistor:
6 Band Resistor:
Our electrical resistance calculator takes into account the table below to decode the colour code into value:
| Color | 1st, 2nd, 3rd Band Significant Figures | Multiplier | Tolerance | Temperature Coefficient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 0 | × 1 | 250 ppm/K (U) | |
| Brown | 1 | × 10 | ±1% (F) | 100 ppm/K (S) |
| Red | 2 | × 100 | ±2% (G) | 50 ppm/K (R) |
| Orange | 3 | × 1K | ±0.05% (W) | 15 ppm/K (P) |
| Yellow | 4 | × 10K | ±0.02% (P) | 25 ppm/K (Q) |
| Green | 5 | × 100K | ±0.5% (D) | 20 ppm/K (Z) |
| Blue | 6 | × 1M | ±0.25% (C) | 10 ppm/K (Z) |
| Violet | 7 | × 10M | ±0.1% (B) | 5 ppm/K (M) |
| Grey | 8 | × 100M | ±0.01% (L) | 1 ppm/K (K) |
| White | 9 | × 1G | ||
| Gold | × 0.1 | ±5% (J) | ||
| Silver | × 0.01 | ±10% (K) | ||
| None | ±20% (M) |
Serial Resistance:
\(R_{total} = R_{1}+R_{2}+R_{3}+R_{4}+R_{5}+...+R_{n}\)
Parallel Resistance:
\(R_{total} = \dfrac{1}{\dfrac{1}{R_{1}}+\dfrac{1}{R_{2}}+\dfrac{1}{R_{3}}+\dfrac{1}{R_{4}}+\dfrac{1}{R_{5}}+...+\dfrac{1}{R_{n}}}\)
Conductor Resistance:
\(R = \dfrac{L}{A*C}\)
Where;
L = Length of Conductor
A = Cross Sectional Area of the Conductor
C = Material’s Conductivity
Calculating resistance with our calculator is quite easy and swift. Let’s learn its usage!
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From the source of Wikipedia: Electrical resistance and conductance, Ohm's law, Static and differential resistance, AC circuits, Energy dissipation and Joule heating From the source of Khan Academy: Current, do electrons in alternating current circuits From the source of Coursehero: Resistors, Temperature and Superconductivity, Resistivity
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