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Reflection Coefficient to SWR Converter

This page provides a converter and calculator for converting between Reflection Coefficient and SWR (Standing Wave Ratio), and vice versa.

Inputs

Outputs

EXAMPLE:

  • Input : SWR: 1.5
  • Output : Reflection Coefficient: 0.2

Hence, VSWR = 1.5:1

Reflection Coefficient to SWR Equation

The following equation or formula is used for the Reflection Coefficient to SWR conversion:

Reflection coefficient to SWR converter

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Reflection Coefficient vs Return Loss vs VSWR

This table (represented by the image above) shows the relationship between Reflection Coefficient, Return Loss, and VSWR.

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