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To convert from dBm to milliwatts, use the formula mW = 10^((dBm)/10). For 7 dBm, this calculation involves raising 10 to the power of 0.7, resulting in about 5.01 milliwatts. This method helps to convert logarithmic power levels into linear units.
Conversion Result
7 dBm equals roughly 5.01 milliwatts. This indicates the power level when converted from the logarithmic decibel-milliwatt scale to the linear milliwatt measurement.
Conversion Tool
Result in mw:
Conversion Formula
The formula to change dBm to milliwatts is mW = 10^ (dBm/10). This works because decibels are logarithmic, meaning each 10 dB increase equals ten times the power increase. So, raising 10 to the power of the dBm divided by 10 converts back to linear units.
For example, with 7 dBm, divide 7 by 10, getting 0.7. Then, raise 10 to 0.7, which gives approximately 5.01 mW. This step-by-step math helps understand how logarithmic measurements relate to linear power levels.
Conversion Example
- Example 1: Convert 10 dBm:
- Divide 10 by 10, get 1.
- Calculate 10^1 = 10 mW.
- So, 10 dBm equals 10 milliwatts.
- Example 2: Convert 0 dBm:
- Divide 0 by 10, get 0.
- Calculate 10^0 = 1 mW.
- So, 0 dBm equals 1 milliwatt.
- Example 3: Convert -10 dBm:
- Divide -10 by 10, get -1.
- Calculate 10^-1 = 0.1 mW.
- So, -10 dBm equals 0.1 milliwatt.
Conversion Chart
| dBm | mW |
|---|---|
| -18.0 | 0.016 |
| -15.0 | 0.0316 |
| -12.0 | 0.0631 |
| -10.0 | 0.1 |
| -8.0 | 0.1585 |
| -6.0 | 0.2512 |
| -4.0 | 0.3981 |
| -2.0 | 0.631 |
| 0.0 | 1 |
| 2.0 | 1.58 |
| 4.0 | 2.51 |
| 6.0 | 3.98 |
| 8.0 | 6.31 |
| 10.0 | 10 |
| 12.0 | 15.85 |
| 14.0 | 25.12 |
| 16.0 | 39.81 |
| 18.0 | 63.10 |
| 20.0 | 100 |
| 22.0 | 158.49 |
| 24.0 | 251.19 |
| 26.0 | 398.10 |
| 28.0 | 630.96 |
| 30.0 | 1000 |
| 32.0 | 1584.89 |
Use this chart to quickly find the milliwatt equivalents for the dBm values listed, reading across from the dBm to the corresponding mW.
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Conversion Definitions
dbm
Decibel-milliwatt (dBm) measures power levels relative to 1 milliwatt in a logarithmic scale, where each 10 dB increase indicates a tenfold increase in power, used mainly in radio, telecommunications, and audio systems for expressing signal strength.
mw
Milliwatt (mW) is a linear unit of power equal to one-thousandth of a watt, used in electronics and communications to quantify small power levels, especially in signal processing and wireless transmission applications.
Conversion FAQs
Why does converting dBm to mW involve exponentiation?
Because dBm is logarithmic, converting back to milliwatts requires exponentiation of 10 to undo the logarithm, transforming the power from a logarithmic scale into a linear measurement.
Can I do the conversion without a calculator?
It’s challenging without a calculator, but for common dBm values, you can memorize some conversions or use charts; otherwise, exponentiation calculations are necessary for precise results.
What does negative dBm signify in this context?
Negative dBm indicates power levels less than 1 milliwatt, meaning the signal is weaker; converting these values results in milliwatt measurements below 1, such as 0.1 mW for -10 dBm.
How accurate is the conversion result shown on the tool?
The tool provides precise results based on the mathematical formula, but rounding may introduce minor inaccuracies; for exact measurements, use high-precision calculators or software.
