Color Band Guide
Inductance values are indicated with color code as shown below (hover over green dots for information)
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1
1st Significant Figure
2
2nd Significant Figure
3
Multiplier
4
Tolerance
5
Military Identifier (Silver) Markings do not imply military qualification or manufacturing standard
6
1st Significant Figure
7
2nd Significant Figure Decimal point band is gold
8
Multiplier Or 2nd significant figure if proceding band is gold
9
Tolerance
| Color Code | 1st Significant Figure | 2nd Significant Figure | Multiplier | Inductance Tolerance (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 0 | 0 | 1 | ±20% |
| Brown | 1 | 1 | 10 | —- |
| Red | 2 | 2 | 100 | —- |
| Orange | 3 | 3 | 1000 | —- |
| Yellow | 4 | 4 | —- | —- |
| Green | 5 | 5 | —- | —- |
| Blue | 6 | 6 | —- | —- |
| Violet | 7 | 7 | —- | —- |
| Gray | 8 | 8 | —- | —- |
| White | 9 | 9 | —- | —- |
| Gold (.) (J) | —- | —- | 0.1 | ±5% |
| Silver (K) | —- | —- | 0.01 | ±10% |