Articles tagged “dB”
2 articles covering dB in acoustic engineering and building design.
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What is a Decibel (dB)? The Logarithmic Scale Explained
A decibel (dB) is a logarithmic unit for expressing sound pressure level ratios. Learn why acoustics uses logarithms, how dB addition works, and what common dB values sound like.
March 20, 2026
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What is Sound Pressure? (Pa and dB)
Sound pressure is the local variation in air pressure caused by a sound wave, measured in Pascals (Pa) and expressed in decibels (dB SPL). Learn how sound pressure relates to loudness and acoustic design.
March 20, 2026
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