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Table of sound levels L (loudness) and
corresponding sound pressure and sound intensitySound Sources
Examples with distancedBASound Pressure p
N/m2 = PaSound Intensity I
W/m2Jet aircraft, 50 m away140200100Threshold of pain13063.210Threshold of discomfort120201Chainsaw, 1 m distance1106.30.1Disco, 1 m from speaker10020.01Diesel truck, 10 m away 900.630.001Kerbside of busy road, 5 m 800.20.0001Vacuum cleaner, distance 1 m 700.0630.00001Conversational speech, 1 m 600.020.000001Average home 500.00630.0000001Quiet library 400.0020.00000001Quiet bedroom at night 300.000630.000000001
Background in TV studio 200.00020.0000000001Rustling leaves in the distance 100.0000630.00000000001Threshold of hearing 00.000020.000000000001
What else can I help you with?
How loud is 20 decibels?
20 decibels is considered a very quiet sound, similar to a whisper or rustling leaves. It is around the noise level of a ticking watch.
How loud can thunder get during a thunderstorm?
Thunder during a thunderstorm can reach up to 120 decibels, which is as loud as a chainsaw or a rock concert.
How many decibels is lightning when it strikes?
When lightning strikes, it can produce a sound of about 120 decibels.
How loud can a tornado get?
The sound of a tornado can reach up to 140 decibels, which is equivalent to standing next to a jet engine. The loud noise is generated by the strong wind and debris being swept up by the tornado, creating a roaring and rumbling sound.
How many decibels is a lightning strike when it occurs?
A lightning strike can produce sound levels of up to 120 decibels.
How loud is a washing machine in decibels?
Aome machines claim to spin at 74 decibels. Is that loud?
How loud is 56 decibels and what does it compare to?
About as loud as a normal conversation.
How loud is 43 decibels?
No 43 decibels is not loud enough to annoy neighbors. (To annoy neighbors you need to make up false answers!) The average refrigerator makes about 50 decibels, and that will NOT annoy your neighbors.
How loud is 109 decibels?
109 decibles
How loud is a sound that measures 55 decibels?
A sound that measures 55 decibels is considered moderately loud, similar to a quiet conversation or background music.
What decibels can damage your ears?
listening to loud audio for a long period time can decibels your ears.
How loud is the noise, if it is 55 db loud?
A noise that is 55 decibels loud is considered moderate in volume.
Is 8.9 decibals high?
yes it is... its almost high enough to make you deaf.........LOL! 8.9 decibels is very, very quiet. It is quieter than a whisper. 70 decibels is loud. 140 decibels is painfully loud.
How loud can a bird tweet?
Cockatoo-134 decibels
How loud is a Helicopter?
It would be about 80 decibels if you were nearby.
How loud can get one direction concerts get?
104 decibels
How loud is 57 decibels?
57 decibels is about the noise that a high speed toothbrush makes or the low setting on an alarm clock or telephone. It can be loud enough to wake you up.
