5 Decibels to Bels
Convert 5 decibels (dB) to bels (B) with formulas, examples, and conversion tables.
dB
B
5 dB = 0.5 B
Full precision:0.5 B
Step-by-Step Solution
To convert 5 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:
5 ÷ 10 = 0.5 bels
So 5 decibels = 0.5 bels.
Quick check: 0.5 × 10 = 5 decibels
Decibels to Bels Conversion Table
| Decibels | Bels |
|---|---|
| 1 dB | 0.1 B |
| 2 dB | 0.2 B |
| 3 dB | 0.3 B |
| 4 dB | 0.4 B |
| 5 dB | 0.5 B |
| 10 dB | 1 B |
| 20 dB | 2 B |
| 50 dB | 5 B |
| 100 dB | 10 B |
5 Decibels in Other Units
| Unit | 5 dB = |
|---|---|
| Decibels to Bels | 0.5 B |
| Decibels to Nepers | 0.57564 Np |
| Decibels to Pascals | 250000 Pa |
| Decibels to Micropascals | 5 μPa |
| Decibels to W/m² | 5e-12 W/m² |