Decibel (dB)

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

Decibel (dB)

P1
P2
dB
20
10·log₁₀(P1/P2)Calculate Decibel (dB) instantly with the exact formula and a worked example. Free online calculator — no signup, works on mobile.

More about: Decibel (dB)

What it calculates

The “Decibel (dB)” calculator computes dB from 2 parameters: p1, p2.

A standard physics formula used in educational and engineering tasks.

Example calculation

With parameters P1 = 100, P2 = 1 the result is 20 (10·log₁₀(P1/P2)).

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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