How to Convert Bels to Decibels
To convert bels to decibels, multiply the value by 10.
The Formula
Decibels = Bels × 10
Key Fact
1 bel = 10 decibels
Tip: To convert decibels back to bels, divide by 10.
Bels to Decibels
Convert bels (B) to decibels (dB) with formulas, examples, and conversion tables.
B
dB
1 B = 10 dB
Full precision:10 dB
Step-by-Step Solution
To convert 1 bels to decibels, we multiply by 10 because one bel equals exactly 10 decibels.
1 bel = 10 decibels
Since each bel contains 10 decibels, we multiply our value by this factor:
1 × 10 = 10 decibels
So 1 bels = 10 decibels.
Quick check: 10 ÷ 10 = 1 bels
Example Conversions
Example 1: 1 B = 10 dB
1 × 10 = 10
1 × 10 = 10
Example 2: 5 B = 50 dB
5 × 10 = 50
5 × 10 = 50
Example 3: 10 B = 100 dB
10 × 10 = 100
10 × 10 = 100
Bels to Decibels Table
| Bels | Decibels |
|---|---|
| 1 B | 10 dB |
| 2 B | 20 dB |
| 5 B | 50 dB |
| 10 B | 100 dB |
| 20 B | 200 dB |
| 25 B | 250 dB |
| 50 B | 500 dB |
| 100 B | 1000 dB |
| 250 B | 2500 dB |
| 500 B | 5000 dB |
| 1000 B | 10000 dB |
1 Bel in Other Units
| Unit | 1 B = |
|---|---|
| Bels to Decibels | 10 dB |
| Bels to Nepers | 1.1513 Np |
| Bels to Pascals | 500000 Pa |
| Bels to Micropascals | 10 μPa |
| Bels to W/m² | 1e-11 W/m² |