Bels to Decibels (B to dB)

Free online bel to decibel converter. Type a value, get an instant exact result — plus the formula, a ready-made conversion table, and reverse conversion.

SOUND CONVERTER — INSTANT RESULT
Formula: multiply the bel value by 10 — i.e. dB = B × 10
Quick check: 1 B = 10 dB

Bels to Decibels conversion table

Bels (B)Decibels (dB)
1 B10 dB
2 B20 dB
3 B30 dB
4 B40 dB
5 B50 dB
6 B60 dB
7 B70 dB
8 B80 dB
9 B90 dB
10 B100 dB
15 B150 dB
20 B200 dB
25 B250 dB
30 B300 dB
40 B400 dB
50 B500 dB
75 B750 dB
100 B1,000 dB
250 B2,500 dB
500 B5,000 dB
1,000 B10,000 dB

How to convert bels to decibels

To convert bels to decibels, multiply the amount in bels by 10. For example, 10 B = 100 dB. To convert in the other direction, divide by the same factor, or use the ⇄ swap button above.

Convert sound level units between bels, decibels and nepers. One bel equals 10 decibels; one neper equals about 8.686 dB.

Frequently asked questions

How many decibels are in one bel?
One bel is exactly 10 decibels.
How do I convert B to dB?
Multiply the B value by 10 to get dB. The converter at the top of this page does this automatically and works in both directions.
How much is 100 bels in decibels?
100 bels equals 1,000 decibels.

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