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Kilowatts to Decibel-milliwatts formula
Use this formula to convert kilowatts to decibel-milliwatts:
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Kilowatts to Decibel-milliwatts Conversion Table
Reference values for converting Kilowatts to Decibel-milliwatts.
| Kilowatts (kW) | Decibel-milliwatts (dBm) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 kW | 50 dBm |
| 1 kW | 60 dBm |
| 2 kW | 63.0103 dBm |
| 5 kW | 66.9897 dBm |
| 10 kW | 70 dBm |
| 20 kW | 73.0103 dBm |
| 50 kW | 76.9897 dBm |
| 100 kW | 80 dBm |
Worked example
Convert 250 Kilowatts to Decibel-milliwatts
Decibel-milliwatts = 10 × Math.log(250 × 1e6) × Math.LOG10E = 83.9794 Decibel-milliwatts
About these units
Kilowatts
A kilowatt (kW) is equal to 1,000 watts. It is commonly used to express the power output of engines and the power consumption of electrical devices. For example, household appliances and electric vehicles are often rated in kilowatts.
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.
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