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Thermal Noise Power Calculator

Calculate the thermal noise floor of a system from its bandwidth and ambient temperature.

Result

Enter the inputs above and select Calculate.

Formula: P_n = k · T · B · P_n(dBm) = 10 · log₁₀(k · T · B × 1000)

At 290 K the noise density is −173.98 dBm/Hz, the −174 dBm/Hz used as shorthand everywhere.