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Free Space Path Loss Calculator

Calculate ideal RF propagation loss from frequency and straight-line distance.

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Free-space result

Free-space path loss100.052 dB

Over 1,000 m at 2,400 MHz

Path loss
100.052 dB
Wavelength
0.124914 m
Distance
1,000 m
Frequency
2,400,000,000 Hz

Free-space path loss assumes clear line of sight, isotropic antennas and no cable, connector, atmospheric, terrain or obstruction losses.