🔊 Decibel Noise Level Chart

Common sounds and their approximate decibel levels. Prolonged exposure above 85 dB can cause hearing damage.

dB LevelSource / ExampleCategoryRelative Level
0Threshold of hearingSilent
10Breathing, rustling leavesBarely audible
20Whisper (at 1m)Very quiet
30Quiet library, soft whisperQuiet
40Quiet office, residential areaQuiet
50Moderate rainfall, refrigeratorModerate
60Normal conversation, sewing machineModerate
70Vacuum cleaner, busy trafficLoud
75Dishwasher, washing machineLoud
80Alarm clock, busy streetVery loud
85Heavy traffic, power tools⚠️ Damage risk
90Lawn mower, motorcycle (8m)⚠️ Damage risk
95Electric drill, subway train⚠️ Damage risk
100Factory machinery, car horn⚠️ Serious risk
105Helicopter, chain saw⚠️ Serious risk
110Rock concert, power saw🔴 Painful
120Thunder, jet takeoff (300m)🔴 Pain threshold
130Jackhammer, air raid siren🔴 Instant damage
140Jet engine (30m), gunshot🔴 Instant damage
150Rocket launch (nearby)🔴 Eardrum rupture