👉 In physics, a decibel (dB) is a unit of measure used to express the loudness of sound. It's defined as the ratio of the intensity of a sound wave to its peak amplitude at 20°C. A decibel is commonly used in measurement and communication systems, particularly in the field of acoustics and hearing sciences. The term "decibel" is often shortened to dB or dBm for short. It is also referred to as an absolute scale for measuring loud