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How many times louder is a 120-dB sound than a 30-dB sound?

How many times louder is a 120-dB sound than a 30-dB sound?

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Each 10 db increases the loudness by 2 times.

Decibel
Value          Increase in Sound Intensity     Perceived Increase in Volume

30 dB Base   

40 dB 10 2

50 dB 100( 10*10 )    4

60 dB 1000 8

120 dB   10   2^9 =512

So, 120dB is 512 times louder than 30dB

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