Enter the PMPO (Peak Music Power Output) and the efficiency of the audio system into the calculator to convert PMPO to Watts (RMS). The calculator will provide the RMS value, which is a more realistic measure of the audio power.
Pmpo To Watts Formula
The following formula is used to convert PMPO to Watts (RMS).
Watts (RMS) = frac{PMPO times (Efficiency / 100)}{8}Variables:
- PMPO is the Peak Music Power Output, often used by manufacturers as a measure of maximum power.
- Efficiency is the efficiency of the audio system in percentage.
- Watts (RMS) is the Real Mean Square power, a more realistic measure of continuous power output.
To convert PMPO to Watts (RMS), multiply the PMPO by the efficiency percentage and then divide by 8. This formula assumes that the PMPO is about 8 times the RMS value, which is a common approximation used in the audio industry.
What is PMPO?
PMPO stands for Peak Music Power Output. It is a term often used by manufacturers of audio equipment to denote the maximum power that an audio device can output in short bursts. However, PMPO is not a standardized measurement and can be misleading as it does not reflect the continuous power output capability of the device.
What is Watts (RMS)?
Watts (RMS) stands for Watts Root Mean Square. It is a standardized measurement of continuous power that an audio device can output over an extended period of time. RMS values are considered a more accurate representation of an audio system’s power capability.
How to Calculate Watts from PMPO?
The following steps outline how to calculate Watts (RMS) from PMPO.
- First, determine the PMPO of the audio system.
- Next, determine the efficiency of the audio system in percentage.
- Use the formula from above to calculate the Watts (RMS).
- Finally, input the PMPO and efficiency into the calculator to get the Watts (RMS).
- After inserting the variables and calculating the result, check your answer with the calculator above.
Example Problem :
Use the following variables as an example problem to test your knowledge.
PMPO of the audio system = 1600
Efficiency of the audio system = 60%
