Color Band Guide
Inductance values are indicated with color code as shown below (hover over green dots for information)
1st Significant Figure
2nd Significant Figure
Multiplier
Tolerance
Military Identifier (Silver) Markings do not imply military qualification or manufacturing standard
1st Significant Figure
2nd Significant Figure Decimal point band is gold
Multiplier Or 2nd significant figure if proceding band is gold
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% |