Units of sound
= Units of sound
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The unit of sound can refer to several different measurements depending on the context, but the most common units used to quantify sound include: 1. **Decibel (dB)**: This is the most widely used unit for measuring sound intensity or sound pressure level. The decibel scale is logarithmic, meaning that an increase of 10 dB represents a tenfold increase in sound intensity.