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What Is A 1206 Resistor?

2025-06-05

A surface-mount device (SMD) 1206 resistor with specific dimensions: 0.12 inches (3.2mm) in length and 0.06 inches (1.5mm) in width. Often in applications that require moderate power ratings, accuracy, and reliability. The 1206 number refers to the physical size of the resistor, specifically its length and width in inches.

1206 resistors widely use in surface-mount technology (SMT). When designing electronic circuits, we need to understand the specifications, values, dimensions, power rating and footprint. Help us design better, more efficient circuits for the projects.

In this post, we’ll dive into everything we need to know about 1206 chip resistor and some FAQs.

1206 resistor dimensions

1206 resistor size

1206 resistor marking

(Unit : mm)

(mm)	(inch)
3216	1206

L	W	t	a	b
3.20±0.15	1.60±0.15	0.55±0.10	0.30±0.25	0.50±0.25

These sizes fit into compact designs while still being large enough to handle moderate power dissipation (typically 0.25W or 0.5W).

1206 Resistor Footprint

The standard Pad sizes:

· Length: 0.125 inches (3.18mm)

· Width: 0.075 inches (1.91mm)

· Spacing: 0.125 inches (3.18mm)

Land pattern example

1206 resistor footprint

Unit	A	B	C	D
mm	2.20	3.90	1.60	0.85

1206 SMD Resistor Value

Follow industry-standard value sets, including the E6, E12, E24, E48, and E96 series. Here’s a breakdown of some common values:

Value (Ohms)
1	1.1	1.2	1.3	1.5	1.6	1.8
2	2.2	2.4	2.7	3.0	3.3	3.6
3.9	4.3	4.7	5.1	5.6	6.0	6.2
6.8	7.5	8.2	9.1	10	12	13
15	16	18	20	22	24	27
30	33	36	39	47	51	56
62	68	75	82	91	100	120
130	150	160	180	200	220	240
270	300	330	360	390	430	470
510	560	620	680	750	820	910
1K	1.1K	1.2K	1.3K	1.5K	1.6K	1.8K
2.0K	2.2K	2.4K	2.7K	3.0K	3.3K	3.6K
3.9K	4.3K	4.7K	5.1K	5.6K	6.0K	6.2K
6.8K	7.5K	8.2K	9.1K	10K	12K	13K
15K	16K	18K	20K	22K	24K	27K
30K	33K	36K	39K	47K	51K	56K
68K	75K	82K	91K	100K	120K	130K
150K	160K	180K	200K	220K	240K	270K
300K	330K	360K	390K	430K	470K	510K
560K	620K	680K	750K	820K	910K	1M
1.1M	1.2M	1.3M	1.5M	1.6M	1.8M	2M
2.2M	2.4M	2.7M	3.0M	3.3M	3.6M	3.9M
4.3M	4.7M	5.1M	5.6M	6.0M	6.2M	6.8M
7.5M	8.2M	9.1M	10M	12M	13M	15M
16M	18M	20M	22M	24M	27M	30M
33M	36M	39M	47M	51M	56M	62M
68M	75M	82M	91M	100M	120M	130M
150M	160M	180M	200M	220M	240M	270M
300M	330M	360M	390M	430M	470M	510M
560M	620M	680M	750M	820M	910M	1G
1.1G	1.2G	1.3G	1.5G	1.6G	1.8G	2G

The variety of resistances values highly versatile for almost any type of electronic circuit.

1206 resistor power rating

0.03W (1/32W)	0.1W (1/10W)	0.125W (1/8W)	0.15W	0.165W
0.25W (1/4W)	0.27W	0.3W	0.333W (1/3W)	0.35W
0.4W	0.4W (2/5W)	0.5W (1/2W)	0.52W	0.6W
0.66W	0.667W (2/3W)	0.75W (3/4W)	1W	1.5W
2W	2.4W	2.5W	3W	3.5W
4W	5W	6W	8W	10W
12W	16W	20W

Base on the specific design and material properties of the resistor, with higher power ratings typically requiring larger or specially designed resistors.

Here's a quick breakdown of how these ratings correspond to typical uses:

Low (0.03W to 0.5W): These are most common for standard 1206 SMD resistors. They are for general electronic applications where only small amounts of dissipate power.

Examples: 0.03W (1/32W), 0.1W (1/10W), 0.125W (1/8W), 0.25W (1/4W), 0.5W (1/2W)

Medium (0.6W to 1W): In applications where the resistor needs to handle more power dissipation without excessive heat buildup.

Examples: 0.6W, 0.75W (3/4W), 1W

Higher (2W to 20W): These ratings are less common and would typically in applications requiring more robust heat management and larger resistor sizes. Such resistors often come in larger packages like 2512 or A types for higher wattage handling.

Examples: 2W, 5W, 10W, 20W

Common ratings :0.25W (1/4W) and 0.5W (1/2W)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. How big is a 1206 resistor?

The dimensions are:

· Length: 0.12 inches (3.2mm)

· Width: 0.06 inches (1.5mm)

· Height: Approximately 0.035 inches (0.9mm)

This is a moderate-size component in the SMD resistors. It offers a balance between compactness and ease of handling for manual or automated soldering processes.

2. What are the standard resistor values for a 1206 resistor?

Follows several standard sets Series such as:

· E6 (1, 1.2, 1.5, 1.8, 2.2 ohms, etc.)

· E12 (10, 12, 15, 18, 22 ohms, etc.)

· E24 (100, 120, 150, 180, 220 ohms, etc.)

· E48 and E96 (offer finer increments for highly accurate and specific resistance needs)

These 1206 package resistors are widely available in various resistance values. Enable us to select the exact value needed for our specific applications.

3. What is the 1206 package?

It refers to a surface-mount device (SMD) component with specific dimensions of 0.12 inches (3.2mm) by 0.06 inches (1.5mm). It is a widely-used package size for resistors and capacitors, suitable for general electronic applications. This package is larger than smaller components like 0603,0402 but still compact enough for many types of electronic devices. It provides a balance between size, power handling, and ease of assembly.