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Resistor Color Code Calculator on Windows Pc

Developed By: yashan

License: Free

Rating: 5,0/5 - 1 votes

Last Updated: March 10, 2025

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Compatible with Windows 10/11 PC & Laptop

App Details

Version 9.0
Size 36 MB
Release Date November 15, 24
Category Tools Apps

App Permissions:
Allows applications to open network sockets. [see more (3)]

Description from Developer:
Understanding the Resistor Color Code: A Simple Guide
Resistors are fundamental components in electronics that control the flow of electric current. To understand their value, manu... [read more]

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About this app

On this page you can download Resistor Color Code Calculator and install on Windows PC. Resistor Color Code Calculator is free Tools app, developed by yashan. Latest version of Resistor Color Code Calculator is 9.0, was released on 2024-11-15 (updated on 2025-03-10). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 100. Overall rating of Resistor Color Code Calculator is 5,0. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This app had been rated by 1 users, 1 users had rated it 5*, 1 users had rated it 1*.

How to install Resistor Color Code Calculator on Windows?

Instruction on how to install Resistor Color Code Calculator on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop

In this post, I am going to show you how to install Resistor Color Code Calculator on Windows PC by using Android App Player such as BlueStacks, LDPlayer, Nox, KOPlayer, ...

Before you start, you will need to download the APK/XAPK installer file, you can find download button on top of this page. Save it to easy-to-find location.

[Note] You can also download older versions of this app on bottom of this page.

Below you will find a detailed step-by-step guide, but I want to give you a fast overview of how it works. All you need is an emulator that will emulate an Android device on your Windows PC and then you can install applications and use it - you see you're playing it on Android, but this runs not on a smartphone or tablet, it runs on a PC.

If this doesn't work on your PC, or you cannot install, comment here and we will help you!

Step By Step Guide To Install Resistor Color Code Calculator using BlueStacks

  1. Download and Install BlueStacks at: https://www.bluestacks.com. The installation procedure is quite simple. After successful installation, open the Bluestacks emulator. It may take some time to load the Bluestacks app initially. Once it is opened, you should be able to see the Home screen of Bluestacks.
  2. Open the APK/XAPK file: Double-click the APK/XAPK file to launch BlueStacks and install the application. If your APK/XAPK file doesn't automatically open BlueStacks, right-click on it and select Open with... Browse to the BlueStacks. You can also drag-and-drop the APK/XAPK file onto the BlueStacks home screen
  3. Once installed, click "Resistor Color Code Calculator" icon on the home screen to start using, it'll work like a charm :D

[Note 1] For better performance and compatibility, choose BlueStacks 5 Nougat 64-bit read more

[Note 2] about Bluetooth: At the moment, support for Bluetooth is not available on BlueStacks. Hence, apps that require control of Bluetooth may not work on BlueStacks.

How to install Resistor Color Code Calculator on Windows PC using NoxPlayer

  1. Download & Install NoxPlayer at: https://www.bignox.com. The installation is easy to carry out.
  2. Drag the APK/XAPK file to the NoxPlayer interface and drop it to install
  3. The installation process will take place quickly. After successful installation, you can find "Resistor Color Code Calculator" on the home screen of NoxPlayer, just click to open it.

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Understanding the Resistor Color Code: A Simple Guide
Resistors are fundamental components in electronics that control the flow of electric current. To understand their value, manufacturers use a color-coding system. This system makes it easier to identify the resistance, tolerance, and sometimes even temperature coefficient without needing complex equipment. Let’s explore the resistor color code and how you can interpret it.

What is a Resistor?
Before diving into the color codes, it’s important to understand what a resistor does. A resistor is a passive component that resists the flow of electric current. By limiting the current, it helps protect sensitive components in a circuit and controls the voltage in electronic devices. Resistors are commonly used in almost all types of electronic circuits, from simple household devices to complex industrial machinery.

The Resistor Color Code System
The resistor color code is a standardized system used to indicate the resistance value, tolerance, and sometimes temperature coefficient of a resistor. Each color represents a number and multiplier that, when combined, help calculate the resistor's value in ohms (Ω). This method allows manufacturers to print small resistors with easily interpretable information.

### 4-Band Resistor Code

The most common type of resistor uses a **4-band color code**. Each band represents a different part of the resistor's value:

1. **First Band (First Digit):** Represents the first significant digit of the resistance value.
2. **Second Band (Second Digit):** Represents the second significant digit.
3. **Third Band (Multiplier):** This band represents the multiplier, or the power of 10 by which the first two digits are multiplied.
4. **Fourth Band (Tolerance):** Represents the tolerance, which is the accuracy or precision of the resistor’s value.

### 5-Band and 6-Band Resistor Code
In addition to the standard 4-band code, some resistors use a **5-band** or **6-band color code** for higher precision or additional information. In a 5-band code, there’s an additional significant digit for more accuracy. The structure is as follows:

1. **First Band (First Digit)**
2. **Second Band (Second Digit)**
3. **Third Band (Third Digit)**
4. **Fourth Band (Multiplier)**
5. **Fifth Band (Tolerance)**
The **6-band resistor code** adds a sixth band to indicate the **temperature coefficient**, which shows how much the resistor's value changes with temperature. For instance, **Red** in the sixth band means the resistance changes by 50 ppm/°C.

***Color Code Table:
| Color | Digit | Multiplier | Tolerance |
|--------------|---------|-----------------|-----------|
| Black | 0 | ×1 | - |
| Brown | 1 | ×10 | ±1% |
| Red | 2 | ×100 | ±2% |
| Orange | 3 | ×1,000 | - |
| Yellow | 4 | ×10,000 | - |
| Green | 5 | ×100,000 | ±0.5% |
| Blue | 6 | ×1,000,000 | ±0.25% |
| Violet | 7 | ×10⁷ | ±0.1% |
| Gray | 8 | ×10⁸ | ±0.05% |
| White | 9 | ×10⁹ | - |
| Gold | - | ×0.1 | ±5% |
| Silver | - | ×0.01 | ±10% |

Importance of Tolerance:
Tolerance is crucial when you need precision in circuits. If a resistor has a ±5% tolerance, its actual resistance can vary by 5% above or below its nominal value. For example, a **100Ω resistor** with ±5% tolerance may range from **95Ω to 105Ω**.
Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows applications to access information about networks.
Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.