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DB To Watts Calculator

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DB To Watts Calculator

Enter any 1 value to calculate the required value

Enter either the dB value or the Watts value to calculate the missing parameter. This calculator simplifies conversions between decibels and power measurements like milliwatts, watts, or kilowatts.

The dB to Watts Calculator is a tool used for converting between decibel levels and power in watts. This is particularly useful in audio engineering, telecommunications, and electrical systems to analyze signal power, strength, or losses. It calculates either the dB value for a given power or the power corresponding to a specific dB level.

Formula

  • Watts (mW):

    P(mW)=10dB10P(mW) = 10^{\frac{\text{dB}}{10}}
  • dB:

    dB=10log10(P(mW)1mW)\text{dB} = 10 \cdot \log_{10} \left(\frac{P(mW)}{1 \, mW}\right
Variable Description Units
dB Decibel value dB
Watts Power in watts mW, W, kW

Solved Calculations

Example 1:
Convert dB to Watts:

  • dB = 30 dB
Input Value
dB 30 dB
Watts (mW) 1030/10=1000mW10^{30/10} = 1000 \, \t
Watts (W) 1000mW÷1000=1W1000 \, \text{mW} \div 1000 = 1

Example 2:
Convert Watts to dB:

  • Watts = 10 W
Input Value
Watts (mW) 10W×1000=10000mW10 \, \text{W} \times 1000 = 10000 \, 
dB 10log10(10000)=40dB10 \cdot \log_{10}(10000) = 40 
 

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