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Neper to Bel Converter
Use this page to convert neper values into bel, with background details, formulas, a worked example, and a quick conversion table.
Conversion formula
1 Np = 0.868588963806504 B
1 B = 1.15129254649702 Np
Example: 8 Np = 6.94871171045203 B
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Neper
A unit used to express ratios of quantities such as gain and loss in electronic and telecommunication signals.
History: Named after John Napier, the inventor of logarithms.
Current use: Scientific and engineering applications.
Also written as Np, nepers.
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.
Neper to Bel table
| Neper [Np] | Bel [B] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 Np | 0.00868588963806504 B |
| 0.1 Np | 0.0868588963806503 B |
| 1 Np | 0.868588963806504 B |
| 2 Np | 1.73717792761301 B |
| 5 Np | 4.34294481903252 B |
| 10 Np | 8.68588963806504 B |
| 20 Np | 17.3717792761301 B |
| 50 Np | 43.4294481903252 B |
| 100 Np | 86.8588963806504 B |
Frequently asked questions
How many Bel (B) are in one Neper (Np)?
One Neper equals 0.868588963806504 Bel.
How do you convert Neper to Bel?
Multiply the Neper value by 0.868588963806504 to get the result in Bel.
How do you convert Bel back to Neper?
Multiply the Bel value by 1.15129254649702 to get back to Neper.
What is 8 Neper in Bel?
8 Neper equals 6.94871171045203 Bel.