Mica Capacitor Color Code

Dot 1 (Identifier)

Dot 2 (1st Digit)

Dot 3 (2nd Digit)

Dot 4 (Multiplier)

Dot 5 (Tolerance)

Dot 6 (Voltage)

Reading Order:

Mica capacitors use a 6-dot system read in a specific pattern. Dot 1 identifies the standard (White=EIA, Black=MIL). Dots 2-3 are significant digits. Dot 4 is the multiplier. Dot 5 is tolerance. Dot 6 is the voltage class/characteristic.