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Decibels

Logarithmic level converter - convert between decibels, bels and nepers. 1 B = 10 dB; 1 Np = 8.685889638 dB.

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decibels · ≈ 100 dB (base)

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Formula
B = log((1 × 1.122018^dB) ÷ 1) ÷ log(3.162278)
Calculation
100 dB = 10 B
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