IoT Sensor Network Calculator

Sensor count and gateway placement from coverage area.

Coverage area (m²)

Sensor range (m)

Topology (0=star,1=mesh,2=tree)

Max sensors/gateway

Gateway range (m)

Redundancy factor

Sensor unit cost ($)

Gateway unit cost ($)

Tab to move between fields

Sensors needed

Gateways needed1

Avg network hops1

Sensors per gateway6

Total hardware cost ($)$350

Throughput factor1

How to Use This Calculator

Enter the total coverage area in square meters and effective sensor range in meters.
Select a network topology: 0=star, 1=mesh, 2=tree.
Set max sensors per gateway and gateway communication range in meters.
Enter redundancy factor (1.2 = 20% extra sensors) and unit costs for sensors and gateways.
Read Sensors needed, Gateways needed, and Total hardware cost to plan your deployment.

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