Sound Level Comparison
Learn how to evaluate sound sources
In most cases it is very difficult to evaluate volume.
In order to give you some kind of impression about what we mean when
we talk about “60 decibels” we have put together some typical
volumes in decibels (dB) for you:
- 20 dB ~ rustling leaves
- 40 dB ~ in the living room with windows shut
- 60 dB ~ conversation
- 70 dB ~ open offices
- 85 dB ~ medium traffic
- 95 dB ~ heavy traffic
- 100 dB ~ pneumatic hammer
- 110 dB ~ rock-/pop concert (with some distance to the stage)
- 125 dB ~ starting jet plane from a distance of 100m
- 130 dB ~ pain threshold
- 140 dB ~ jet engine from a distance of 25m
SonicShop is the first step into the right direction: with hearing protection you can minimize noise and maximize sound.
Be aware of the SNR figures of our hearing protectors (these are mentioned at the bottom of the respective pages).
By the way: you can acoustically explore your environment with our sound level meter.
