Potentiometer symbol
Also called Pot, Resistor with sliding contact
A resistor with a third terminal, the wiper, that slides along it. The arrow pointing at the resistor is the wiper.
ANSI / IEEE
IEC 60617
What the potentiometer symbol means
A resistor with a third terminal, the wiper, that slides along it. The arrow pointing at the resistor is the wiper.
ANSI and IEC symbols
Where you see it
Volume and speed controls, set point adjustment and position sensing.
What is written next to it
On a schematic, the potentiometer usually carries its designator and total resistance, such as RV1 10 kΩ.
Related symbols
Frequently asked questions
What does the potentiometer symbol look like?
On ANSI drawings: A zigzag with an arrow pointing at it from the side. In IEC 60617: A rectangle with an arrow pointing at it.
Is the potentiometer symbol the same in IEC and ANSI?
No. A rectangle with an arrow pointing at it.
Where is a potentiometer used?
Volume and speed controls, set point adjustment and position sensing.
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