Pick the band colors and read the resistance value instantly, supports 4-band and 5-band resistors.
| Color | Digit | Multiplier | Tolerance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 0 | ×1 | — |
| Brown | 1 | ×10 | ±1% |
| Red | 2 | ×100 | ±2% |
| Orange | 3 | ×1k | — |
| Yellow | 4 | ×10k | — |
| Green | 5 | ×100k | ±0.5% |
| Blue | 6 | ×1M | ±0.25% |
| Violet | 7 | ×10M | ±0.1% |
| Gray | 8 | — | ±0.05% |
| White | 9 | — | — |
| Gold | — | ×0.1 | ±5% |
| Silver | — | ×0.01 | ±10% |
Bands 1–3 are digits, band 4 is the multiplier and band 5 is the tolerance. For 4-band resistors, bands 1–2 are digits, band 3 is the multiplier and band 4 is tolerance.
The tolerance band (gold or silver) sits at the far end, hold the resistor with it on the right and read the bands from the left.
The guaranteed accuracy of the stated value: a 1 kΩ resistor with 5% tolerance measures between 950 Ω and 1050 Ω.