Adding Sound Levels (dB)

Calculate Adding Sound Levels (dB) instantly with the exact formula and a worked example. Free online calculator — no signup, works on mobile.

Adding Sound Levels (dB)

L1, dB
L2, dB
Σ, dB
83.0103
Calculate Adding Sound Levels (dB) instantly with the exact formula and a worked example. Free online calculator — no signup, works on mobile.

More about: Adding Sound Levels (dB)

What it calculates

The “Adding Sound Levels (dB)” calculator computes Σ, dB from 2 parameters: l1, db, l2, db.

A standard physics formula used in educational and engineering tasks.

Example calculation

With parameters L1, dB = 80, L2, dB = 80 the result is 83.01.

How to use

  1. Enter the parameter values — every field above is adjustable with a slider.
  2. The result and related metrics are calculated automatically as you type.
  3. Use the additional metrics shown (if any) where needed.
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