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Decibel to Bel Converter

dB
B
1. 1 dB × 1 = 1 dB
2. 1 dB ÷ 10 = 0.1 B

Unit Information

Decibel (dB)

A logarithmic unit used to express the ratio of two values, commonly used for sound pressure levels, voltage, and power ratios.

1 dB = 0.1 B10 dB = 1 B20 dB = 2 B

Bel (B)

The bel is a unit of measurement for logarithmic ratios. One bel equals ten decibels.

1 B = 10 dB2 B = 20 dB0.1 B = 1 dB

Common Applications

Decibel

  • Acoustics
  • Audio engineering
  • Telecommunications
  • Signal processing

Bel

  • Historical sound measurements
  • Power level ratios
  • Signal strength measurements
  • Telecommunications

Examples

  • 1 dB = 0.1 B
  • 10 dB = 1 B
  • 20 dB = 2 B
  • 60 dB (normal conversation) = 6 B

Visual Comparison

1 dB = 0.1 B
1 B