This is a pack of 1,000 68 Ohm carbon film resistors rated at 1/2 W (0.5 W) with ±5% tolerance and a 250 V maximum working voltage. It uses a carbon film as the resistive element, a common general-purpose choice for limiting current, dividing voltage and setting bias in low-power circuits. The half-watt rating means it can safely dissipate up to 0.5 W of heat. The larger pack size suits classrooms, workshops and production runs that use this value often.
Key Features
- Resistance: 68 Ohm (68 ohms)
- Power rating: 1/2 W (0.5 W)
- Tolerance: ±5%
- Maximum working voltage: 250 V
- Carbon film resistive element
- 1,000 resistors per pack
Specifications
| Resistance | 68 Ohm (68 ohms) |
|---|---|
| Type | Carbon film resistor |
| Power rating | 1/2 W (0.5 W) |
| Tolerance | ±5% |
| Max working voltage | 250 V |
| Pack quantity | 1,000 |
| SKU | 13.5568PK1000 |
What's Included
- 1,000 × 68 Ohm 1/2W carbon film resistors
Ideal For
Hobbyists, students and technicians who need 68 Ohm resistors for breadboard prototypes, kits and circuit repair.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the color code for a 68 Ohm ±5% resistor?
On the standard 4-band code, 68 Ohm reads blue, gray, black, followed by a gold band for ±5% tolerance.
Can I use a 1/2W resistor in place of a lower-wattage one?
Yes. A higher wattage rating is fine as long as the resistance matches; it simply has more headroom. Keep the actual power (V × I) under 0.5 W.
What does ±5% tolerance mean?
The actual resistance can be up to 5% above or below the marked 68 Ohm value, which is fine for most general-purpose circuits.