Decibel (dB) to Sone Conversion
Convert decibel (db) to sone with precision. Enter values and get instant conversions.
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1 Decibel (dB) = 0 Sone
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About Decibel (dB) to Sone Conversion
Converting from Decibel (dB) to Sone is a common sound conversion.
This online converter allows you to easily convert between decibel (db) and sone, providing instant results with high precision.
Decibel (dB)
Definition: The decibel (symbol: dB) is a logarithmic unit used to measure sound intensity level relative to a reference value. It expresses the ratio between two sound pressures as ten times the base-10 logarithm of the ratio.
History: Developed in the 1920s by Bell Labs to measure signal loss in telephone circuits. Named after Alexander Graham Bell. Originally based on the bel (1 dB = 0.1 B), but decibels became more practical for most audio measurements.
Current use: Standard unit for sound pressure levels (SPL), audio equipment specs, and noise measurements. Used from quiet libraries (30 dB) to rock concerts (110+ dB) and hearing safety regulations.
Sone
Definition: The sone is a unit of perceived loudness (1 sone = loudness of 1 kHz tone at 40 dB SPL). Doubling sones doubles perceived loudness.
History: Developed by Stanley Smith Stevens in the 1930s for psychoacoustics research. Created a linear scale of loudness perception.
Current use: Used in noise control engineering and audio design where human loudness perception matters more than physical measurements.
Details
- From: Decibel (dB)
- To: Sone
- Formula: 1 dB = 0.1000000000 Sone
- Example: 25 dB = 2.5000000000 Sone
Decibel (dB) to Sone Conversion Table
| Decibel (dB) | Sone |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.001 |
| 0.1 | 0.01 |
| 1 | 0.1 |
| 2 | 0.2 |
| 3 | 0.3 |
| 5 | 0.5 |
| 10 | 1 |
| 20 | 2 |
| 50 | 5 |
| 100 | 10 |
| 1000 | 100 |