Articles tagged “sound level”
2 articles covering sound level 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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TUTORIALS8 min read
The Decibel Scale Explained for Architects — Why 3 dB Doubles the Sound Power
The decibel scale is logarithmic, not linear. Learn why 3 dB doubles sound power, why 10 dB feels twice as loud, and how to read acoustic specifications without getting confused by the math.
March 18, 2026
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