Noise in our daily lives
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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