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The plural of 'ohm' is ohms, not ohm's.

The alpha-numeric code for identifying the resistance of a resistor is quite straightforward.

The letter is used as a multiplier. For example, k= x1000 and M = x1000 000. In other words, k represents kilo, and M represents mega.

The position of the letter represents the position of the decimal marker.

So,

  • 1M5 represents 1.5 x 1000 000, or 1.5 megohms.
  • 15M represents 15 x 1000 000, or 15 megohms.
  • etc.

Similarly,

  • 1k5 represents 1.5 x 1000, or 1.5 kilohms.
  • 15k represents 15 x 1000, or 15 kilohms.
  • etc.
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