RF Calculators

RF Calculators — free online tools for RF and microwave engineers. Convert between VSWR, Return Loss, and Reflection Coefficient; calculate power in mW, W, dBm, dBW, and voltage; or convert torque units for connector specifications.

VSWR / Return Loss Calculator
Formulas:
Return Loss (dB) = -20 × log10(|Γ|)  |  |Γ| = (VSWR - 1) / (VSWR + 1)  |  Mismatch Loss (dB) = -10 × log10(1 - |Γ|²)  |  Transmission Coefficient = 1 - |Γ|²
Power Conversion Calculator (50 Ω System)
Formulas:
dBm = 10 × log10(mW)  |  dBW = dBm - 30  |  VRMS = √(P(W) × 50)  |  W = mW / 1000
Torque Conversion Calculator
Formulas:
1 N·m = 100 N·cm = 8.8507 in·lb = 0.7376 ft·lb = 141.61 oz·in = 10.197 kgf·cm