Well...it depends on the resistor value. If you are limiting the current to 20 ma, then the wattage dissipated it I^2 times R or .000400 times R in watts. But double that for good measure. For example, .000400 times 470 ohms equals .188 watts. So doubling is .376 watts. I guess 1/4 watt resistor would be a safe choice even though it's not double. In the case of 10 ma, that would be .000100 times 470 or .047 watts. Doubling would be .094 and 1/8 watt resistor is quite adequate.
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