Understanding RF Power Units and Conversions
Introduction
This guide explains the different RF power units and how to convert between them.
Common RF Power Units
Watt (W):
The standard unit of power, representing the rate at which energy is transferred.dBm:
A logarithmic unit of power relative to 1 milliwatt (mW).dBW:
A logarithmic unit of power relative to 1 watt (W).
RF Power Conversions
Watts to dBm:
dBm = 10 * log10(Power in Watts * 1000)