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Decibel to Bel Converter
Use this page to convert decibel values into bel, with background details, formulas, a worked example, and a quick conversion table.
Conversion formula
1 dB = 0.1 B
1 B = 10 dB
Example: 8 dB = 0.8 B
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Decibel
The most common unit for expressing sound level.
History: The decibel grew from telephone and audio engineering as a practical tenth-of-a-bel scale.
Current use: Acoustics, electronics, control theory.
Also written as dB, decibels, db.
Bel
A logarithmic unit used to express the ratio of a physical quantity to a specified or implied reference level.
History: Named after Alexander Graham Bell.
Current use: Rarely used directly; the decibel is much more common.
Also written as B, bels.
Decibel to Bel table
| Decibel [dB] | Bel [B] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 dB | 0.001 B |
| 0.1 dB | 0.01 B |
| 1 dB | 0.1 B |
| 2 dB | 0.2 B |
| 5 dB | 0.5 B |
| 10 dB | 1 B |
| 20 dB | 2 B |
| 50 dB | 5 B |
| 100 dB | 10 B |
Frequently asked questions
How many Bel (B) are in one Decibel (dB)?
One Decibel equals 0.1 Bel.
How do you convert Decibel to Bel?
Multiply the Decibel value by 0.1 to get the result in Bel.
How do you convert Bel back to Decibel?
Multiply the Bel value by 10 to get back to Decibel.
What is 8 Decibel in Bel?
8 Decibel equals 0.8 Bel.