Decibels to Bels Converter
1 decibel (dB) equals 0.1 bels (B).
Quick answer
- 1 decibel = 0.1 bels
- 1 bel = 10 decibels
- Formula: B = dB ÷ 10
1 decibel = 0.1 bels
How to convert decibels to bels
B = dB ÷ 10
To convert decibels to bels, divide the number of decibels by 10.
Example: 18 dB to B
- Start with the value in decibels: 18 dB.
- Divide by 10: 18 ÷ 10 = 1.8.
- Result: 18 decibels = 1.8 bels.
Going the other way, 1 bel = 10 decibels, so to convert bels back to decibels you multiply by the same number. See bels to decibels.
Decibels to bels conversion table
| Decibels (dB) | Bels (B) |
|---|---|
| 0.25 dB | 0.025 B |
| 0.5 dB | 0.05 B |
| 0.75 dB | 0.075 B |
| 1 dB | 0.1 B |
| 1.5 dB | 0.15 B |
| 2 dB | 0.2 B |
| 2.5 dB | 0.25 B |
| 3 dB | 0.3 B |
| 4 dB | 0.4 B |
| 5 dB | 0.5 B |
| 6 dB | 0.6 B |
| 7 dB | 0.7 B |
| 8 dB | 0.8 B |
| 9 dB | 0.9 B |
| 10 dB | 1 B |
| 11 dB | 1.1 B |
| 12 dB | 1.2 B |
| 13 dB | 1.3 B |
| 14 dB | 1.4 B |
| 15 dB | 1.5 B |
| 16 dB | 1.6 B |
| 17 dB | 1.7 B |
| 18 dB | 1.8 B |
| 19 dB | 1.9 B |
| 20 dB | 2 B |
| 21 dB | 2.1 B |
| 22 dB | 2.2 B |
| 23 dB | 2.3 B |
| 24 dB | 2.4 B |
| 25 dB | 2.5 B |
| 26 dB | 2.6 B |
| 27 dB | 2.7 B |
| 28 dB | 2.8 B |
| 29 dB | 2.9 B |
| 30 dB | 3 B |
| 31 dB | 3.1 B |
| 32 dB | 3.2 B |
| 33 dB | 3.3 B |
| 34 dB | 3.4 B |
| 35 dB | 3.5 B |
More dB to B values
What is a decibel?
The decibel is a logarithmic unit for ratios, one tenth of a bel.
What is a bel?
The bel, named after Alexander Graham Bell, is the base-10 logarithm of a power ratio.
Convert decibels to other units
Convert other units to bels
Frequently asked questions
How many bels are in a decibel?
One decibel is 0.1 bels.
How many decibels are in a bel?
One bel is 10 decibels.
What is the formula to convert decibels to bels?
B = dB ÷ 10.