Resistor Tolerance Table

E-series preferred values (E6, E12, E24, E48, E96) and tolerance bands.

Reference Reference Updated Apr 19, 2026
Reference

Tolerance → E-series

±20%
E6: 1.0, 1.5, 2.2, 3.3, 4.7, 6.8 (rarely stocked today)
±10%
E12
±5%
E24
±2%
E48
±1%
E96 (most common 1% series)
±0.5% or better
E192

E24 (±5%) values

Values (× 10ⁿ Ω)
First decade 1.0, 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.5, 1.6, 1.8, 2.0, 2.2, 2.4, 2.7, 3.0
Second half 3.3, 3.6, 3.9, 4.3, 4.7, 5.1, 5.6, 6.2, 6.8, 7.5, 8.2, 9.1

E12 (±10%) values

Values
1.0, 1.2, 1.5, 1.8, 2.2, 2.7, 3.3, 3.9, 4.7, 5.6, 6.8, 8.2

Power ratings (common)

Package Power
0402 1/16 W
0603 1/10 W
0805 1/8 W
1206 1/4 W
1210 1/3 W
2010 3/4 W
2512 1 W

Notes

  • Derate resistor dissipation to ~50% of rating for reliability and thermal margin.
  • Thin-film (0.1%) and wirewound resistors have much better tempco than thick-film (typically ±100 ppm/°C).

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