Coax Impedance Calculator

Calculate the characteristic impedance of a coaxial cable from its dimensions and dielectric constant.

mm
mm

Characteristic Impedance

53.7 Ω

Velocity Factor0.659
Diameter Ratio3.89

Characteristic Impedance vs Outer Conductor ID

Coaxial Cable Impedance

Formula

Z0 = (138 / sqrt(Er)) x log10(D/d)

Where D is the outer conductor inner diameter, d is the inner conductor outer diameter, and Er is the relative dielectric constant.

Common cables: RG-58 (50 ohm), RG-59 (75 ohm), RG-6 (75 ohm).

Example Calculation

RG-58-like: D = 3.5 mm, d = 0.9 mm, PTFE dielectric (Er = 2.3).

  1. 01Ratio = 3.5 / 0.9 = 3.889
  2. 02Z0 = 138 / sqrt(2.3) x log10(3.889)
  3. 03Z0 = 91.0 x 0.5898 = 53.7 ohms

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