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Decibel Gain Table: Gain by Input power

Reference table of gain for Decibel Gain across a range of input power values — exact, engine-computed figures you can read off at a glance.

By Arjun Desai, B.Tech (Engineering) · Updated Jun 2026 · 1 min read

This decibel gain reference table shows the gain for a range of input power values, assuming an output power of 100 W. Every figure is computed with the same engine that powers our Decibel Gain Calculator, so the numbers are exact.

Input powerGain
0.25 W26.0206
0.5 W23.0103
0.75 W21.2494
1 W20.0000
1.5 W18.2391
2 W16.9897
3 W15.2288
5 W13.0103
7 W11.5490
10 W10.0000

How to use this table

Find the row closest to your input power and read across to the gain. For a value between two rows, the real figure sits between them — or enter your exact numbers in the Decibel Gain Calculator for a precise answer.

Need a value that is not in the table? — the Decibel Gain Calculator does it instantly, for free, with the formula and a worked example built in.

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Frequently asked questions

Each cell is computed with the standard formula using exact arithmetic — the same calculation behind our Decibel Gain Calculator — so every figure is accurate for the stated assumptions.

Yes. The table covers common input power values; for any exact figure, enter your own numbers in the Decibel Gain Calculator.

Arjun Desai · B.Tech (Engineering)

Arjun Desai is an engineer who writes about the practical physics, electronics and energy calculations behind everyday technology.