Environmental Science
Intermediate

Sound Level

Sound intensity level in decibels.

Formula

L=10log⁡10II0L = 10\log_{10}\frac{I}{I_0}

Variables

IIntensity
I_0Reference intensity

Example

10× intensity = +10 dB

Did You Know?

Prolonged exposure above 85 dB can damage hearing.

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