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VSWR - Return Loss - Γ  Conversions

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These are the standard set of equations for converting between VSWR, return loss, and reflection coefficient (Γ). A table of convenient values are presented at the bottom.

Here is a JavaScript calculator for VSWR / Return Loss / Reflection Coefficient / Mismatch Error / Improvement

Cascaded VSWR - RF Cafe



Complex Impedances:


Impedance (Z) to reflection coefficient (gamma) conversion equation - RF Cafe


Return LossVoltage Standing Wave RatioReflection Coefficient
Reflection coefficient (gamma) to return loss to conversion equation - RF Cafe
VSWR to return loss to conversion equation - RF Cafe

 Return loss to VSWR to conversion equation - RF Cafe

Reflection coefficient (gamma) to VSWR to conversion equation - RF Cafe

Return loss to reflection coefficient (gamma) conversion equation - RF Cafe
Impedance (Z) to reflection coefficient (gamma) conversion equation - RF Cafe


VSWR to reflection coefficient (gamma) conversion equation - RF Cafe



Note: VSWR values were used to calculate the other two related values (rounded to 3 significant places)
RL (dB)VSWRG RL (dB)VSWRG RL (dB)VSWRG RL (dB)VSWRG
46.11.010.00498 25.71.110.0521 18.01.290.126 8.02.320.398
40.11.020.00990 24.91.120.0566 17.01.330.141 7.02.610.447
36.61.030.0148 24.31.130.0610 16.01.380.158 6.03.010.501
34.11.040.0196 23.71.140.0654 15.01.430.178 5.03.570.562
32.31.050.0244 23.11.150.0698 14.01.500.200 4.04.420.631
30.71.060.0291 22.61.160.0783 13.01.580.224 3.05.850.708
29.41.070.0338 21.71.180.0826 12.01.670.251 2.08.720.794
28.31.080.0385 20.81.200.0909 11.01.780.282 1.017.40.891
27.31.090.0431 20.01.220.100 10.01.920.316 0.534.80.944
26.41.100.0476 19.01.250.112 9.02.100.355 0.0Infinity1.00

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