{"id":27814,"date":"2026-06-12T11:24:51","date_gmt":"2026-06-12T03:24:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bestpcbs.com\/blog\/?p=27814"},"modified":"2026-06-12T11:50:23","modified_gmt":"2026-06-12T03:50:23","slug":"10k-resistor-color-code","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bestpcbs.com\/blog\/2026\/06\/10k-resistor-color-code\/","title":{"rendered":"10k Resistor Color Code: What Is the Correct Answer?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" 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class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bestpcbs.com\/blog\/2026\/06\/10k-resistor-color-code\/#What_Is_a_10k_Resistor\" >What Is a 10k Resistor?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bestpcbs.com\/blog\/2026\/06\/10k-resistor-color-code\/#Why_Is_the_10k_Resistor_Color_Code_Important\" >Why Is the 10k Resistor Color Code Important?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bestpcbs.com\/blog\/2026\/06\/10k-resistor-color-code\/#How_Does_a_Resistor_Color_Code_Work\" >How Does a Resistor Color Code Work?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bestpcbs.com\/blog\/2026\/06\/10k-resistor-color-code\/#What_Is_the_4-Band_10k_Resistor_Color_Code\" >What Is the 4-Band 10k Resistor Color Code?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bestpcbs.com\/blog\/2026\/06\/10k-resistor-color-code\/#What_Is_the_5-Band_10k_Resistor_Color_Code\" >What Is the 5-Band 10k Resistor Color Code?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bestpcbs.com\/blog\/2026\/06\/10k-resistor-color-code\/#10k_Resistor_Color_Bands_Compared_4-Band_vs_5-Band\" >10k Resistor Color Bands Compared: 4-Band vs 5-Band<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bestpcbs.com\/blog\/2026\/06\/10k-resistor-color-code\/#How_to_Read_a_10k_Resistor_Color_Code_Correctly\" >How to Read a 10k Resistor Color Code Correctly?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bestpcbs.com\/blog\/2026\/06\/10k-resistor-color-code\/#What_Is_the_10k_Surface_Mount_Resistor_Code\" >What Is the 10k Surface Mount Resistor Code?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bestpcbs.com\/blog\/2026\/06\/10k-resistor-color-code\/#Materials_Features_and_Advantages\" >Materials, Features, and Advantages<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bestpcbs.com\/blog\/2026\/06\/10k-resistor-color-code\/#Applications_in_PCB_Design\" >Applications in PCB Design<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bestpcbs.com\/blog\/2026\/06\/10k-resistor-color-code\/#Procurement_and_Manufacturing_Tips\" >Procurement and Manufacturing Tips<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bestpcbs.com\/blog\/2026\/06\/10k-resistor-color-code\/#Testing_and_Quality_Standards\" >Testing and Quality Standards<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bestpcbs.com\/blog\/2026\/06\/10k-resistor-color-code\/#Common_Failures_and_How_to_Avoid_Them\" >Common Failures and How to Avoid Them<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bestpcbs.com\/blog\/2026\/06\/10k-resistor-color-code\/#FAQs_About_10k_Resistor_Color_Code\" >FAQs About 10k Resistor Color Code<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bestpcbs.com\/blog\/2026\/06\/10k-resistor-color-code\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<div class=\"yzp-no-index\"><\/div>\n<p>The standard <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bestpcbs.com\/blog\/2026\/06\/10k-resistor-color-code\/\" title=\"\">10k resistor color code<\/a> is <strong>brown-black-orange<\/strong> for a 3-band value reading. A common 4-band 10k resistor is <strong>brown-black-orange-gold<\/strong>, meaning <strong>10,000 ohms with \u00b15% tolerance<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bestpcbs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/10k-Resistor-4-Band-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1008\" height=\"334\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bestpcbs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/10k-Resistor-4-Band-1.jpg\" alt=\"4-band 10k resistor\" class=\"wp-image-27855\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bestpcbs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/10k-Resistor-4-Band-1.jpg 1008w, https:\/\/www.bestpcbs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/10k-Resistor-4-Band-1-300x99.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bestpcbs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/10k-Resistor-4-Band-1-768x254.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1008px) 100vw, 1008px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p> A common <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bestpcbs.com\/blog\/2026\/06\/10k-resistor-color-code\/\" title=\"\">5-band 10k resistor<\/a> is <strong>brown-black-black-red-brown<\/strong>, meaning <strong>10,000 ohms with \u00b11% tolerance<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bestpcbs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/10k-Resistor-5-Band-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"836\" height=\"318\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bestpcbs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/10k-Resistor-5-Band-1.jpg\" alt=\"5-Band 10k Resistor Color Code\" class=\"wp-image-27856\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bestpcbs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/10k-Resistor-5-Band-1.jpg 836w, https:\/\/www.bestpcbs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/10k-Resistor-5-Band-1-300x114.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bestpcbs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/10k-Resistor-5-Band-1-768x292.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 836px) 100vw, 836px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A 10k resistor equals <strong>10,000 ohms<\/strong>, or <strong>10 k\u03a9<\/strong>. It is one of the most widely used resistor values in PCB circuits for pull-up, pull-down, voltage dividers, sensor inputs, timing networks, biasing circuits, and signal conditioning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_a_10k_Resistor\"><\/span>What Is a 10k Resistor?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A 10k resistor is a passive electronic component with a resistance value of <strong>10,000 ohms<\/strong>. The letter <strong>k<\/strong> means kilo, so <strong>10k\u03a9 = 10 \u00d7 1,000\u03a9 = 10,000\u03a9<\/strong>. In a circuit, a 10k resistor limits current, divides voltage, sets logic levels, or stabilizes input signals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Is_the_10k_Resistor_Color_Code_Important\"><\/span>Why Is the 10k Resistor Color Code Important?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The 10k resistor color code is crucial to identify the resistor value before soldering, testing, repair, or replacement. Wrong resistor values can cause incorrect voltage levels, unstable sensor readings, MCU boot failure, weak pull-up signals, timing errors, or excessive current.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Does_a_Resistor_Color_Code_Work\"><\/span>How Does a Resistor Color Code Work?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A resistor color code works by using colored bands to represent digits, multipliers, tolerance, and sometimes temperature coefficient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Color<\/th><th>Digit<\/th><th>Multiplier<\/th><th>Common Tolerance<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Black<\/td><td>0<\/td><td>\u00d71<\/td><td>&#8211;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Brown<\/td><td>1<\/td><td>\u00d710<\/td><td>\u00b11%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Red<\/td><td>2<\/td><td>\u00d7100<\/td><td>\u00b12%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Orange<\/td><td>3<\/td><td>\u00d71,000<\/td><td>&#8211;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Yellow<\/td><td>4<\/td><td>\u00d710,000<\/td><td>&#8211;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Green<\/td><td>5<\/td><td>\u00d7100,000<\/td><td>\u00b10.5%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Blue<\/td><td>6<\/td><td>\u00d71,000,000<\/td><td>\u00b10.25%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Violet<\/td><td>7<\/td><td>\u00d710,000,000<\/td><td>\u00b10.1%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Gray<\/td><td>8<\/td><td>\u00d7100,000,000<\/td><td>\u00b10.05%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>White<\/td><td>9<\/td><td>\u00d71,000,000,000<\/td><td>&#8211;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Gold<\/td><td>&#8211;<\/td><td>\u00d70.1<\/td><td>\u00b15%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Silver<\/td><td>&#8211;<\/td><td>\u00d70.01<\/td><td>\u00b110%<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_the_4-Band_10k_Resistor_Color_Code\"><\/span>What Is the 4-Band 10k Resistor Color Code?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The 4-band 10k resistor color code is <strong>brown, black, orange, gold<\/strong> for a \u00b15% resistor. Calculation: 10 \u00d7 1,000 = 10,000\u03a9 = 10k\u03a9.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bestpcbs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/10k-Resistor-4-Band-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"671\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bestpcbs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/10k-Resistor-4-Band-2-1024x671.jpg\" alt=\"4-Band 10k Resistor Color Code\" class=\"wp-image-27857\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bestpcbs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/10k-Resistor-4-Band-2-1024x671.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bestpcbs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/10k-Resistor-4-Band-2-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bestpcbs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/10k-Resistor-4-Band-2-768x503.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bestpcbs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/10k-Resistor-4-Band-2.jpg 1029w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_the_5-Band_10k_Resistor_Color_Code\"><\/span>What Is the 5-Band 10k Resistor Color Code?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The 5-band 10k resistor color code is <strong>brown, black, black, red, brown<\/strong> for \u00b11% precision. Calculation: 100 \u00d7 100 = 10,000\u03a9 = 10k\u03a9.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bestpcbs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/10k-Resistor-5-Band.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"847\" height=\"673\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bestpcbs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/10k-Resistor-5-Band.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-27842\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bestpcbs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/10k-Resistor-5-Band.jpg 847w, https:\/\/www.bestpcbs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/10k-Resistor-5-Band-300x238.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bestpcbs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/10k-Resistor-5-Band-768x610.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 847px) 100vw, 847px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10k_Resistor_Color_Bands_Compared_4-Band_vs_5-Band\"><\/span>10k Resistor Color Bands Compared: 4-Band vs 5-Band<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Type<\/th><th>Color Bands<\/th><th>Value<\/th><th>Tolerance<\/th><th>Best Use<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>4-band<\/td><td>Brown-black-orange-gold<\/td><td>10k\u03a9<\/td><td>\u00b15%<\/td><td>General pull-up, pull-down, LED signal circuits<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5-band<\/td><td>Brown-black-black-red-brown<\/td><td>10k\u03a9<\/td><td>\u00b11%<\/td><td>Precision sensor, reference voltage, industrial control<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>6-band<\/td><td>Value bands + tolerance + TCR band<\/td><td>10k\u03a9<\/td><td>Depends<\/td><td>Temperature-sensitive circuits<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Read_a_10k_Resistor_Color_Code_Correctly\"><\/span>How to Read a 10k Resistor Color Code Correctly?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Place the tolerance band on the right, read left to right. For brown-black-orange-gold, brown=1, black=0, orange=\u00d71,000, gold=\u00b15%, resulting in 10k\u03a9 \u00b15%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_the_10k_Surface_Mount_Resistor_Code\"><\/span>What Is the 10k Surface Mount Resistor Code?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Common SMD markings: <strong>103<\/strong> (10+3 zeros = 10k\u03a9) or <strong>1002<\/strong> (100+2 zeros = 10k\u03a9).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Materials_Features_and_Advantages\"><\/span>Materials, Features, and Advantages<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>10k resistors may be carbon film, metal film, thick film SMD, thin film SMD, or wirewound. Features: 10k\u03a9 value, \u00b15% or \u00b11% tolerance, through-hole or SMD packages, moderate power rating, widely applicable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Applications_in_PCB_Design\"><\/span>Applications in PCB Design<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Used for pull-up\/pull-down circuits, voltage dividers, sensor interfaces, timing, transistor bias, communication line biasing, and general PCB logic stabilization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Procurement_and_Manufacturing_Tips\"><\/span>Procurement and Manufacturing Tips<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Check BOM, package, tolerance, power rating, and source reliability. Use AOI and electrical testing in mass production. Confirm resistor value to avoid wrong placements or rework.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Testing_and_Quality_Standards\"><\/span>Testing and Quality Standards<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Verify with multimeter, LCR meter, flying probe, or functional testing. Factory quality standards include component inspection, IPC workmanship, solder joint inspection, and traceability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Common_Failures_and_How_to_Avoid_Them\"><\/span>Common Failures and How to Avoid Them<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Failures include wrong value, cracked body, poor solder, overheating, color misreading. Avoid by BOM confirmation, correct reel loading, process verification, and first-article inspection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_About_10k_Resistor_Color_Code\"><\/span>FAQs About 10k Resistor Color Code<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What is the 10k ohm resistor color code?<\/strong> Brown-black-orange for 3-band; brown-black-orange-gold for 4-band \u00b15%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What is the 4 band 10k resistor color code?<\/strong> Brown, black, orange, gold; 10 \u00d7 1,000 = 10k\u03a9 \u00b15%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What is the 5 band 10k resistor color code?<\/strong> Brown, black, black, red, brown; 100 \u00d7 100 = 10k\u03a9 \u00b11%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What does brown black orange gold resistor mean?<\/strong> 10k\u03a9 \u00b15%, standard 4-band through-hole resistor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What are the 10k resistor colors?<\/strong> Brown, black, orange for value; gold for \u00b15% tolerance; 5-band: brown-black-black-red-brown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How do you read a 10k resistor color code?<\/strong> Place tolerance band right, read left-to-right, convert colors to digits, apply multiplier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What is the 10k surface mount resistor code?<\/strong> 103 or 1002 markings; 10k\u03a9 SMD resistor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Is a 103 resistor the same as a 10k resistor?<\/strong> Yes, 103 = 10k\u03a9.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What is a 10k linear potentiometer pinout?<\/strong> Three pins: two ends of resistive track, middle wiper; wiper output changes as shaft rotates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Can I replace a 10k resistor with another value?<\/strong> Only after circuit verification; different values may alter voltage, bias, timing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bestpcbs.com\/blog\/2026\/06\/10k-resistor-color-code\/\" title=\"\">10k resistor color code<\/a> varies with 4-band or 5-band type: 4-band is brown-black-orange-gold, 5-band is brown-black-black-red-brown. SMD markings include 103 or 1002. For precision applications, choose appropriate tolerance and material type.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you need keywords-related products or services, EBest PCB can support PCB manufacturing, PCB assembly, OEM production, ODM development, sample builds, batch production, and custom engineering solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re sourcing reliable PCB\/PCBA manufacturing \u2014 OEM, ODM, prototyping, mass production, or custom engineering solutions \u2014 reach out to our engineering team for technical support and a quote at sales@bestpcbs.com.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The standard 10k resistor color code is brown-black-orange for a 3-band value reading. A common 4-band 10k resistor is brown-black-orange-gold, meaning 10,000 ohms with \u00b15% tolerance. A common 5-band 10k resistor is brown-black-black-red-brown, meaning 10,000 ohms with \u00b11% tolerance. A 10k resistor equals 10,000 ohms, or 10 k\u03a9. 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