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Level converter

Convert between dBu, dBV, dBFS, and voltage. Enter a value in any unit and all equivalents are shown instantly.

Equivalents

dBu

Relative to 0.775 V RMS

4.00 dB

dBV

Relative to 1 V RMS

1.79 dB

dBFS

Relative to full scale (at selected alignment)

-14.00 dB

V RMS

Root mean square voltage

1.228 V

V peak

Peak voltage (sine wave)

1.737 V

Reference

Professional line level+4 dBu ≈ 1.228 V RMS
Consumer line level−10 dBV ≈ 0.316 V RMS
Difference≈ 11.8 dB
0 dBu reference0.775 V RMS (1 mW into 600 Ω)
0 dBV reference1.000 V RMS
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