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 dB = 0.1 B
Full precision:0.1 B
Step-by-Step Solution
To convert 1 decibels to bels, we divide by 10 because one bel equals exactly 10 decibels.
1 bel = 10 decibels
Since there are 10 decibels in every bel, we divide our value by this factor:
1 ÷ 10 = 0.1 bels
So 1 decibels = 0.1 bels.
Quick check: 0.1 × 10 = 1 decibels
Example Conversions
Example 1: 1 dB = 0.1 B
1 ÷ 10 = 0.1
1 ÷ 10 = 0.1
Example 2: 5 dB = 0.5 B
5 ÷ 10 = 0.5
5 ÷ 10 = 0.5
Example 3: 10 dB = 1 B
10 ÷ 10 = 1
10 ÷ 10 = 1
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 | 0.115128 Np |
| Decibels to Pascals | 50000 Pa |
| Decibels to Micropascals | 1 μPa |
| Decibels to W/m² | 1e-12 W/m² |