Identification of Resistors

[Infinitely Baffled]

Hi, everybody. This will probably make you smile. I am about to embark on the build of an old World Audio Designs Kat 6550 kit and I have been going through the parts tonight, checking them against the list to make sure I have got everything. Problem is I have got 40 or more resistors and - apart from a few that I have worked out - I haven't got a clue which one is which on the list. Is there some identification code that I can read from the colour of the resistor body and the sequence of its colour bands - or do you just have to be a genius? I'd be grateful for any pointers. Cheers. Gary

[Audiognome]

Hi Gary,

I could post a link, but if you just google "resistor colour code", you'll find your answer.

HTH

Nigel.

[Greg.]

Code complete with calculator.

http://www.sizes.com/materls/resistorcolor.htm

[Dik Dolan]

Being a bit colour blind I always measure 'em with a multimeter. I'd rather trust a meter than my brain when it comes to maths and stuff=)

[Richard]

Good advice Dik I was just thinking Gary will need a MM to check it out later so now's a good time to get one.

Rich

[muffinman]

this is a good one imho
http://electronics2000.co.uk/calc/calcres3.php

[kuroguy]

My favorite mnemonic is for the colors on a resistor:

Bad boys rape our young girls but violet gives willingly.
from 0 to 9, black, brown, red, orange, yellow, green, blue, violet, grey, white

[Infinitely Baffled]

Many thanks to all who replied. Loads of help here - you are sterling fellows!
Gary.