A decibel may refer to any of the following:
A decibel (dB) is a unit of measurement of voltage or another intensity. Decibels are one tenth of a bel.
Abbreviation for decibel, dBA is the noise power calculated in dB. 0 dBA is equal to 3.16 picowatts (-85 dBm).
A db is also sometimes used as an abbreviation for a database.
Related information
- See the University of New South Wales for a more in-depth definition of decibel.
Computer abbreviations, Measurement, Nepers, Power terms, Sound terms