Noise levels that we might encounter in our daily lives.

Sep

A few examples of A-weighted sound pressure levels that we encounter as noise in our daily lives.

140 dB(A) Threshold of Pain.

120 dB(A) Jet Aircraft at 100m.

110 dB(A) Inside a very noisy factory.

100 dB(A) Road drill or Loud Disco

90 dB(A) DIY Drill (close to ear)

80 dB(A) Traffic on a busy road-side

70 dB(A) Hair Dryer

60 dB(A) Washing Machine

50 dB(A) TV in Lounge

40 dB(A) Quiet office

30 dB(A) Bedroom at night

10 – 20 dB(A) Recording Studio (background noise level)

0 dB(A) Threshold of Hearing

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