Decibels to Bels
100 Decibels = 10 Bels
10
About these units
Decibels
The decibel expresses sound level on a logarithmic scale relative to a reference. Normal conversation is about 60 dB; a jet takeoff exceeds 120 dB.
Bels
The bel is the base logarithmic unit; one bel equals 10 decibels. The decibel is used in practice because it's a finer scale.
Conversion formula
To convert Decibel to Bel, multiply the value by 0.1.
Quick reference
| Decibels | Bels |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.1 |
| 2 | 0.2 |
| 5 | 0.5 |
| 10 | 1 |
| 100 | 10 |
Frequently asked questions
- How many Bels are in one Decibel?
- 1 Decibel = 0.1 Bels.
- How many Decibels are in one Bel?
- 1 Bel = 10 Decibels.
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