Leumas Physics

Decibel Level

L_dB = 10·log10(I/I_ref)

What it says

Loudness in decibels, measured against the quietest audible intensity.

Symbols

SymbolQuantityDimension
L_dBSound level (dimensionless)1
IIntensity (W/m^2)M T^-3

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