VSWR Calculator

Free calculate voltage standing wave ratio (vswr) for rf circuits. vswr measures the efficiency of power transmission and impedance matching.

Input Parameters

Typically 50Ω or 75Ω

OR

Enter if known (0 to 1)

Results

Enter impedance values to calculate VSWR

VSWR Formula

VSWR Equations

VSWR = (1 + |Γ|) / (1 - |Γ|)

Γ = (ZL - Z₀) / (ZL + Z₀)

Where Γ = reflection coefficient

VSWR Values

  • • 1.0: Perfect match (ideal)
  • • 1.5: Good match
  • • 2.0: Acceptable
  • • >2.0: Poor match

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