Inductor Color code

[Johnson777717]

Good day All!

I've been harvesting components from old electronic devices (again). I came across an Inductor (at least I think that it is an inductor because the PCB stated "L1"). The inductor looks similar to a 1/2 watt resistor, with color bands, axial leads etc.

Does anyone know the color code system to find the value of this inductor? Is the color code system similar to that of resistors? Also, what unit of measure is the color code system based upon? uH? H? etc.

I appreciate your assistance. Have a good evening!

 

[Klaus]

The info I have here says its essential the same code. A three band colour code would express the inductor value in micro Henries.

 

[Klaus]

just did a google search under "inductor color code" and found this;
https://www.elexp.com/t_induct.htm

Just what you are looking for.

good old google never ceases to amaze me :wink:

klaus

 

[Johnson777717]

Thank you very much for your help folks. I suppose I should have resorted to Google before asking. :roll:

Thank you for your time, and your input. Have a great one!

 

[stevez]

The flip side of the Radio Shack resistance color code calculator is set up for inductors.