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Friis Transmission Formula & Free-Space Path Loss Calculator

Easily calculate and compute friis transmission formula & free-space path loss calculator with accurate equations, live formulas, and expert guidance.

Carrier frequency.

Line of sight distance.

TX power (20 dBm = 100 mW).

TX antenna gain.

RX antenna gain.

Calculated Result
120.04 dB

Free-Space Path Loss (FSPL)

Free-Space Path Loss (FSPL)

120.04 dB

Fspl Db

120.04422483423211

Rx Power Dbm

-80.04422483423211

Distance Km

10

Frequency Mhz

2400

120.04 — dB

Calculation Breakdown

  1. Applied FormulaEvaluates free-space line-of-sight RF transmission loss and received power between antennas per Friis’s classical transmission formula.\text{FSPL}_{\text{dB}} = 20 \log_{10}(d) + 20 \log_{10}(f) - 147.55

Friis Transmission Formula Metric Output

Interactive visualization based on your current inputs

Calculated Value
0.0306090120Free-Space Path Loss (FSPL)

What Is the Friis Transmission Formula & Free-Space Path Loss Calculator?

This tool computes friis transmission formula & free-space path loss calculator with high precision arithmetic.

How Does the Friis Transmission Formula & Free-Space Path Loss Calculator Work?

Evaluates free-space line-of-sight RF transmission loss and received power between antennas per Friis’s classical transmission formula.

Friis Transmission Formula & Free-Space Path Loss Calculator Formula & Variables

The core mathematical equation utilized by this calculator is expressed as:

FSPLdB=20log⁡10(d)+20log⁡10(f)−147.55\text{FSPL}_{\text{dB}} = 20 \log_{10}(d) + 20 \log_{10}(f) - 147.55

Evaluates free-space line-of-sight RF transmission loss and received power between antennas per Friis’s classical transmission formula.

How to Use the Friis Transmission Formula & Free-Space Path Loss Calculator

  1. Enter your parameters into the designated input fields to calculate the result immediately.

Step-by-Step Example Calculation

Friis Transmission Formula & Free-Space Path Loss Calculator Example

Input Values:

frequencyMhz:2400
distanceKm:10
txPowerDbm:20
txGainDbi:12
rxGainDbi:8
Worked Steps: Sample evaluation based on standard reference conditions.

Understanding Your Result

The calculated primary figure indicates the optimal or required dB.

Factors That Affect the Result

  • Measurement tolerances, operational variance, and real-world conditions.

When Should You Use This Calculator?

  • Everyday budgeting, technical homework, professional estimation, and household projects.

Assumptions & Limitations

  • Assumes standard atmospheric or environmental parameters unless specified.

Frequently Asked Questions

Calculation Accuracy & Reference Note

Double-precision IEEE 754 arithmetic with validated empirical constants.

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