How to Convert decibels to bels
To convert decibels to bels, divide the value by 10.
The Formula
bels = decibels ÷ 10
Key Fact
1 bel = 10 decibels
Tip: To convert bels back to decibels, multiply by 10.
Decibels to Bels
Convert decibels (dB) to bels (B) with formulas, examples, and conversion tables.
dB
B
1 decibels (dB) = 0.1 bels (B)
Round to:
Step-by-Step Solution
1Write the conversion factor:
1 bel = 10 decibels
2Divide the value by the conversion factor:
1 ÷ 10 = 0.1
3Result:
1 decibels (dB) = 0.1 bels (B)
decibels to bels Table
| decibels | bels |
|---|---|
| 1 dB | 0.1 B |
| 2 dB | 0.2 B |
| 5 dB | 0.5 B |
| 10 dB | 1 B |
| 20 dB | 2 B |
| 25 dB | 2.5 B |
| 50 dB | 5 B |
| 100 dB | 10 B |
| 250 dB | 25 B |
| 500 dB | 50 B |
| 1000 dB | 100 B |
1 decibel in Other Units
| Unit | 1 dB = |
|---|---|
| Decibels to Bels | 0.1 B |
| Decibels to Nepers | 0.115127791849 Np |
| Decibels to Pascals | 50000 Pa |
| Decibels to Micropascals | 1 μPa |
| Decibels to W/m² | 1e-12 W/m² |