How to Convert decibels to nepers
To convert decibels to nepers, divide the value by 8.686.
The Formula
nepers = decibels ÷ 8.686
Key Fact
1 neper = 8.686 decibels
Tip: To convert nepers back to decibels, multiply by 8.686.
Decibels to Nepers
Convert decibels (dB) to nepers (Np) with formulas, examples, and conversion tables.
dB
Np
1 decibels (dB) = 0.115127791849 nepers (Np)
Round to:
Step-by-Step Solution
1Write the conversion factor:
1 neper = 8.686 decibels
2Divide the value by the conversion factor:
1 ÷ 8.686 = 0.115127791849
3Result:
1 decibels (dB) = 0.115127791849 nepers (Np)
decibels to nepers Table
| decibels | nepers |
|---|---|
| 1 dB | 0.115127791849 Np |
| 2 dB | 0.230255583698 Np |
| 5 dB | 0.575638959245 Np |
| 10 dB | 1.15127791849 Np |
| 20 dB | 2.30255583698 Np |
| 25 dB | 2.87819479622 Np |
| 50 dB | 5.75638959245 Np |
| 100 dB | 11.5127791849 Np |
| 250 dB | 28.7819479622 Np |
| 500 dB | 57.5638959245 Np |
| 1000 dB | 115.127791849 Np |
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 |