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100 kΩ resistor color code

This finite reference shows exact four-band and five-band codes plus their tolerance ranges.

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Colors do not reveal power rating, voltage rating, resistor technology, or whether the component is safe. Verify band orientation and manufacturer markings.

100 kΩ codes

The four-band example uses ±5%; the five-band example uses ±1%. Both are calculated without rounding.

4 bands

BrownBlackYellowGold

100 kΩ · ±5% · 95 kΩ–105 kΩ

5 bands

BrownBlackBlackOrangeBrown

100 kΩ · ±1% · 99 kΩ–101 kΩ