diff --git a/general.h b/general.h
index e78da765fc..02c9698025 100644
--- a/general.h
+++ b/general.h
@@ -129,19 +129,6 @@ extern struct defaults g_defaults;
 }
 #endif
 
-/**
- * db_to_gain:
- * @db          : Decibels.
- *
- * Converts decibels to voltage gain.
- *
- * Returns: voltage gain value.
- **/
-static INLINE float db_to_gain(float db)
-{
-   return powf(10.0f, db / 20.0f);
-}
-
 /**
  * retro_fail:
  * @error_code  : Error code.
diff --git a/libretro-common/include/retro_miscellaneous.h b/libretro-common/include/retro_miscellaneous.h
index e395b5da84..5b9a96d0fc 100644
--- a/libretro-common/include/retro_miscellaneous.h
+++ b/libretro-common/include/retro_miscellaneous.h
@@ -141,6 +141,19 @@ static INLINE uint32_t prev_pow2(uint32_t v)
    return v - (v >> 1);
 }
 
+/**
+ * db_to_gain:
+ * @db          : Decibels.
+ *
+ * Converts decibels to voltage gain.
+ *
+ * Returns: voltage gain value.
+ **/
+static INLINE float db_to_gain(float db)
+{
+   return powf(10.0f, db / 20.0f);
+}
+
 /* Helper macros and struct to keep track of many booleans.
  * To check for multiple bits, use &&, not &.
  * For OR, | can be used. */