Resistor Color Code Calculator

Decode 4-band resistors from colors — and reverse value → colors.

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See how it works

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How to use Resistor Color Code Calculator

Follow these steps — everything happens instantly in your browser.

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    Step 1. Set the four bands (1st digit, 2nd digit, multiplier, tolerance) using the dropdowns.

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    Step 2. See the resistance value and tolerance range update instantly.

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    Step 3. Switch to reverse mode to convert a value back into band colors.

Why use this tool

Private by design

All processing happens locally in your browser. Open DevTools → Network and you'll see zero file uploads. Ever.

Instant

No upload wait, no queue, no server round-trip. Results appear the moment you drop a file.

Free & unlimited

No accounts, no watermarks, no daily caps. Use it as many times as you like, forever.

Works everywhere

Desktop, tablet or phone — every tool is responsive and installable as a PWA for offline use.

Frequently asked questions

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