Decoding resistors

Some resistors have their values printed on them in small print which is usually visible with a magnifying glass.

Example as below:

While most are color coded with bands.like some of these

Steps to decode a color coded Resistor

Step 1 :

The color of the resistor has no significance and hence we look only at the bands and find for a silver or gold band.This is the last band and hence it should be towards your right.

Silver means 10% tolerance while gold means 5% tolerance

Some resistors don't have a silver or gold band.In such a case you need to see the band spacing.if the bands are closely spaced then that side is ur left.

Step 2 :

Start decoding the bands as per below table from left to right.