Calculateur de Niveau d'Intensité Sonore Gratuit

Calculez le niveau d'intensité sonore en décibels. Convertissez entre l'intensité en watts/m² et le niveau en dB.

W/m2

Sound Intensity Level

90.00 dB

Formule

Sound Intensity Level

The decibel scale expresses sound intensity relative to the threshold of human hearing.

Formula

L = 10 log10(I / I0)

  • *I* = sound intensity (W/m2)
  • *I0* = 10^-12 W/m2 (reference threshold)
  • Every 10 dB increase corresponds to a tenfold increase in intensity. Normal conversation is about 60 dB; a rock concert about 110 dB.

    Exemple Résolu

    Sound intensity of 0.001 W/m2.

    1. 01L = 10 log10(I / I0)
    2. 02L = 10 log10(0.001 / 1e-12)
    3. 03L = 10 log10(1e9)
    4. 04L = 10 * 9 = 90 dB

    Questions Fréquentes

    Why use a logarithmic scale?

    Human hearing spans an enormous range of intensities (a factor of about 10^12). The logarithmic decibel scale compresses this into a manageable range of about 0 to 120 dB.

    What is the threshold of pain?

    About 120 to 130 dB, corresponding to 1 to 10 W/m2. Prolonged exposure above 85 dB can cause hearing damage.

    How does distance affect intensity level?

    For a point source, intensity decreases as 1/r^2. Doubling the distance reduces the level by about 6 dB.

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