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The result of converting 10 dbm to db is 0 db.
Since 10 dbm equals 0 db, it indicates that 10 decibel-milliwatts (dBm) corresponds to a power level that’s equivalent to 0 decibels (dB) when referenced to 1 milliwatt. This is because the conversion between dBm and dB involves subtracting 30 from the dBm value, as 0 dBm equals 0 dB relative to 1 mW.
Conversion Result
10 dBm is equal to 0 d.
Conversion Tool
Result in db:
Conversion Formula
To convert from dbm to db, subtract 30 from the dbm value because 0 dBm is defined as 0 d, which is 1 milliwatt power level. The formula is: db = dbm – 30. For example, for 10 dbm, subtract 30, resulting in 10 – 30 = -20 d, indicating the power is 20 decibels below 1 milliwatt.
Conversion Example
- Convert 5 dBm to d:
- Start with 5 dBm.
- Subtract 30 to get the d value.
- 5 – 30 = -25 d.
- Thus, 5 dBm equals -25 d.
- Convert 20 dBm to d:
- Start with 20 dBm.
- Subtract 30 to find d.
- 20 – 30 = -10 d.
- So, 20 dBm equals -10 d.
- Convert -5 dBm to d:
- Start with -5 dBm.
- Subtract 30 to calculate d.
- -5 – 30 = -35 d.
- Therefore, -5 dBm is -35 d.
Conversion Chart
| dbm | Equivalent in d |
|---|---|
| -15.0 | -45.0 |
| -10.0 | -40.0 |
| -5.0 | -35.0 |
| 0.0 | -30.0 |
| 5.0 | -25.0 |
| 10.0 | -20.0 |
| 15.0 | -15.0 |
| 20.0 | -10.0 |
| 25.0 | -5.0 |
| 30.0 | 0.0 |
| 35.0 | 5.0 |
This chart helps to quickly find the d value for given dbm values, by simply matching the dbm to its corresponding d in the second column.
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Conversion Definitions
dbm
dbm is a unit measuring power relative to 1 milliwatt, where 0 dbm equals 1 mW. Values above indicate power levels greater than 1 mW, and values below are less, making it a standard for expressing signal strength or power in electronic and communication contexts.
db
db represents a logarithmic ratio between two quantities, often used to express gains, losses, or levels of signals, relative to a reference point. It is a versatile unit in electronics, indicating how much stronger or weaker a signal is compared to its baseline.
