Where To Buy Resistors Online

Where to buy resistors

Metal film resistors Resistors are the most used components in electronic circuits -- you can never have enough of them! They are extremely cheap, and for this reason are usually sold in packages of 5, 10, 20 or more. If you are into hobby electronics, buying a good assortment of 5% and 1% resistors is usually cheaper than buying individual resistors.

There are a lot of sites selling components and to research them all is a daunting task. To make your job easier, we have compiled a small list of online stores selling resistors, with links to the relevant section, where possible.

Amazon.com: carries a vast selection of SMD and Through-Hole resistors including carbon and metal film, from 1/4W to several Watts and many quality resistor kits:

365 pc. Resistor Kit by Elenco, containing 5 each of 73 standard values from 1ohm to 1Mohm, 1/2W.
Resistor Assortment Kit - Set of 600 Assorted Resistors from 10 ohms to 1 M ohm in a Box - Metal Film Resistors Variety Pack with 30 Values Plus Thermistor, Photoresistor and 5 LEDs from Optimus Electric.

0402 surface mount resistors, 144 Values, 100pc/value 1% Sample Resistor Kit by AideTek, distributed in a Box-all Enclosure making it easy to quickly locate and access different values of resistors.
86 Value 860 Pc. Resistor Kit by Joe Knows Electronics. 1/4W Carbon Film Resistors, 10 Each of 86 Resistor Values from 0 - 10M ohm, E24 series.
750 pcs, 30 Values Resistor Kit x 25pcs by Cutequeen - 750 pcs (30 Values x 25 pcs) 10 Ohm - 1M Ohm 1% tolerance, 1/4 Watt Metal film resistors Assortment.
Elegoo 17 Values 1% Resistor Kit Assortment - 50 pcs frequently used and 25 pcs seldom used +/-1% tolerance, 1/4w, metal film resistors.
More through-hole and surface mount resistor kits

MCMelectronics.com: a large selection of carbon, metal film, flameproof and wirewound resistors and a few resistor kits.

Resistor Kit Radioshack.com: various resistors here in 5-pack packages, and a few resistor assortments such as this 500-Piece 1/8-Watt 5% Carbon-Film Resistor kit and this 50-Piece 1/4-Watt 1% Metal-Film Resistor Kit.

Non-inductive Mills resistor Parts-Express.com: carries mainly power resistors: 1/2W and 1W flameproof, 5W, 10W and 20W wire wound resistors plus a selection of non-inductive wire wound resistors designed for high-end audio applications, perfect for use in crossover networks.

Ebay.com: eBay is a great place for cheap or hard-to-find components. Resistors are no exception -- a quick search on resistors reveals a lot of listings.

There are also a handful of stores specializing in cheap electronic components from China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, US, etc., usually with worldwide shipping. For example, see Thai Shop Etc (shipping from Bangkok, Thailand), Eric Cheung Electronic (Hong Kong) and Electronic Parts Warehouse (United States) and many more.

Maplin.co.uk: Maplin Electronics Ltd ships only to UK, Channel Islands and the Republic of Ireland. The online store stocks a wide range of resistors: metal film, high power wirewound and a few resistor packs.

Other stores: Rapid Electronics Limited (UK), Farnell (UK), Digi-Key, Frys, Mouser...