RF Engineering & Wireless Toolkit
Professional tools for Radio Line of Sight, Path Loss, and Power conversions.
Radio Line of Sight Calculator
Estimate maximum distance based on antenna heights and Earth curvature.
Quick Reference: dBm to Watt Conversion Table
| Power (dBm) | Power (Watts) | Typical Application |
|---|---|---|
| 0 dBm | 1.0 mW | Bluetooth Class 3 min range |
| 10 dBm | 10 mW | Standard Wi-Fi router output |
| 20 dBm | 100 mW | High-power Wi-Fi / Drone Video Transmitter (VTX) |
| 30 dBm | 1.0 Watt | Handheld Walkie Talkie (Low Power mode) |
| 37 dBm | 5.0 Watts | Standard Handheld UHF/VHF Radio max power |
| 47 dBm | 50 Watts | Mobile Radio / Car-mounted Transceiver |
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