Power rating on resistors

[Ryan.Walkowski]

I have a simple schematic I am following for creating LED lighting. It calls for a (1K 3W Resistor) I can only seem to source resistors that are 1K 2W, 1K 5W and 1K 7W Does that power rating matter if I go up the way too the first higher one I can find of 5W, I am assuming the 3W is maximum wattage that can pass safely through it. Am I correct in this or do I need to go and try and find a 1K 3W resistor somewhere.

Thanks for your help

Regards

 

[BobK]

You can always use a higher wattage resistor in place of a lower one.

Bob

 

[Ryan.Walkowski]

I did think so, But it's good to get clarification on that. Thanks

 

[jcurrie]

if you can use a metal film Mouser has them.
jc

 

[OLIVE2222]

wattage is what the resistor can dissipate not "pass safely through it". All wattage doesn't exist as you find out, so just use one rated above your needs with a bit of margin to be on the safe side.