I haven't run back through the math, but every source I've seen that relates perceived loudness (not actual power level) to decibel increases equates 10dB to a doubling or halving of loudness. Here's one summary that I've seen on more than one occasion:

  • 1dB: Imperceptible Change
  • 3dB: Barely Perceptible Change
  • 5dB: Clearly Noticeable Change
  • 10dB: About Twice as Loud
  • 20dB: About Four Times as Loud


I'm not saying that these values equate to actual sound power (or intensity), but they are pretty widely-used guidelines for how people perceive changes.
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