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Sound is usually measured in Hertz.

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What is the standard unit of measure for sound?

The standard unit of measure for sound is the decibel (dB).


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A decibel is a measure for sound.


What do you use to measure how loud sound is?

Take a sound pressure level meter (SPL meter). Try to measure the sound pressure p.


What tools are used to measure sound?

Tools used to measure sound include sound level meters, which measure the intensity of sound in decibels, and spectrum analyzers, which show the frequency components of sound. Other tools include acoustic calibrators for calibrating the measurement equipment and noise dosimeters for monitoring sound exposure over time.


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You measure the sound pressure with a sound pressure level meter (SPL meter).


What type of instrument do you use to measure sound pressure levels?

a Sound Pressure Level Meter is used to measure sound levels.See related link.


Do oceanologists use sound and temperature to measure things?

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How high or low the sound is can be called?

You measure sound in megahertz.


What is the unit used to measure the relatice intensity of sound?

Your ears and the sound pressure level meter "measure" the sound pressure of a sound wave. Sound intensity is measured in watts per square meter.Intensity is measured in watts per square meter.Note: Sound power (sound intensity) is the cause -and the sound pressure is the effect.The effect is of particular interest to the sound engineer.