How to use this Milliwatts to Decibel-milliwatts Converter 🤔
Follow these steps to convert given power from the units of Milliwatts to the units of Decibel-milliwatts.
Enter the input Milliwatts value in the text field.
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Formula
The formula to convert given power from Milliwatts to Decibel-milliwatts is:
Calculation will be done after you enter a valid input.
Examples
1
Consider that a mobile phone consumes 500 milliwatts (mW) of power while in standby mode. Convert this power consumption from milliwatts to Decibel-milliwatts.
Answer
Given:
Power in Milliwatts = 500 mW
Converting Power from Milliwatts to Decibel-milliwatts...
The formula to convert from Milliwatts to Decibel-milliwatts is:
The following table gives some of the most used conversions from Milliwatts to Decibel-milliwatts.
Milliwatts (mW)
Decibel-milliwatts (dBm)
0.01 mW
-20 dBm
0.1 mW
-10 dBm
1 mW
0 dBm
2 mW
3.0103dBm
3 mW
4.7712dBm
4 mW
6.0206dBm
5 mW
6.9897dBm
6 mW
7.7815dBm
7 mW
8.451dBm
8 mW
9.0309dBm
9 mW
9.5424dBm
10 mW
10 dBm
20 mW
13.0103dBm
50 mW
16.9897dBm
100 mW
20 dBm
1000 mW
30 dBm
Milliwatts
A milliwatt (mW) is a unit of power equal to one thousandth of a watt. It is often used in contexts where power levels are low, such as in electronics and communications.
Decibel-milliwatts
A decibel milliwatt (dBm) is a unit of power level used in radio, microwave, and fiber-optic communication networks. It is a logarithmic unit that expresses power relative to one milliwatt.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What is the formula for converting Milliwatts to Decibel-milliwatts in Power?
The formula to convert Milliwatts to Decibel-milliwatts in Power is:
10*Math.log(Milliwatts)*Math.LOG10E
2. Is this tool free or paid?
This Power conversion tool, which converts Milliwatts to Decibel-milliwatts, is completely free to use.
3. How do I convert Power from Milliwatts to Decibel-milliwatts?
To convert Power from Milliwatts to Decibel-milliwatts, you can use the following formula:
10*Math.log(Milliwatts)*Math.LOG10E
For example, if you have a value in Milliwatts, you substitute that value in place of Milliwatts in the above formula, and solve the mathematical expression to get the equivalent value in Decibel-milliwatts.
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"examples": "<div class=\"example\">\n <div class=\"example_head\"><span class=\"example_n\">1</span>\n <h3 class=\"question\">Consider that a mobile phone consumes 500 milliwatts (mW) of power while in standby mode.<br>Convert this power consumption from milliwatts to Decibel-milliwatts.</h3></div>\n <h4 class=\"answer\">Answer</h4>\n <p>Given:</p>\n <p class=\"step\">Power in Milliwatts = 500 mW</p>\n <p>Converting Power from Milliwatts to Decibel-milliwatts...</p>\n <p>The formula to convert from Milliwatts to Decibel-milliwatts is:</p>\n <p class=\"formula step\"><span>Power<sub>(Decibel-milliwatts)</sub></span> = 10 × Math.log(<span>Power<sub>(Milliwatts)</sub></span>) × Math.LOG10E</p>\n <p>Substitute given <strong>Power<sub>(Milliwatts)</sub> = 500</strong> in the above formula.</p>\n <p class=\"step\"><span>Power<sub>(Decibel-milliwatts)</sub></span> = 10 × Math.log(<span>500</span>) × Math.LOG10E</p>\n <p class=\"step\"><span>Power<sub>(Decibel-milliwatts)</sub></span> = 26.9897</p>\n <p class=\"answer\">Therefore, <strong>500 mW</strong> is equal to <strong>26.9897 dBm</strong>.</p>\n </div>\n <div class=\"example\">\n <div class=\"example_head\"><span class=\"example_n\">2</span>\n <h3 class=\"question\">Consider that a smartwatch operates on 200 milliwatts (mW) of power.<br>Convert this power usage from milliwatts to Decibel-milliwatts.</h3></div>\n <h4 class=\"answer\">Answer</h4>\n <p>Given:</p>\n <p class=\"step\">Power in Milliwatts = 200 mW</p>\n <p>Converting Power from Milliwatts to Decibel-milliwatts...</p>\n <p>The formula to convert from Milliwatts to Decibel-milliwatts is:</p>\n <p class=\"formula step\"><span>Power<sub>(Decibel-milliwatts)</sub></span> = 10 × Math.log(<span>Power<sub>(Milliwatts)</sub></span>) × Math.LOG10E</p>\n <p>Substitute given <strong>Power<sub>(Milliwatts)</sub> = 200</strong> in the above formula.</p>\n <p class=\"step\"><span>Power<sub>(Decibel-milliwatts)</sub></span> = 10 × Math.log(<span>200</span>) × Math.LOG10E</p>\n <p class=\"step\"><span>Power<sub>(Decibel-milliwatts)</sub></span> = 23.0103</p>\n <p class=\"answer\">Therefore, <strong>200 mW</strong> is equal to <strong>23.0103 dBm</strong>.</p>\n </div>\n ",
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