Noice Scale: General Knowledge

Noise Scale: General Knowledge Sounds are tiny vibrations that can travel through air and other materials. The loudness of a sound is measured in decibels (db). Typical sound levels in decibels:

Note: 130 db causes damage to hearing.
Noise Scale: General Knowledge

Sounds are tiny vibrations that can travel through air and other materials. The loudness of a sound is measured in decibels (db). Typical sound levels in decibels:

Note: 130 db causes damage to hearing.

1Breathing10 db

2Wind in the trees20 db

3Whisper20-30 db

4Ticking Clock30 db

5House in a quiet street35 db

6Radio Music50-60 db

7Loud Conversation60 db

8Office Noise60 db

9Children Playing60-80 db

10Lawn mower60-80 db

11Vacuum cleaner80 db

12Traffic Noise60-90 db

13Sports Car80-95 db

14Heavy truck traffic90-100 db

15Loud Radio100 db

16Motor Cycle105 db

17Pneumatic drill110 db

18Thunder storm110 db

19Rock Music120 db

20Aircraft Noise90-120 db

21Jet takeoff(at 100 meter distance)120 db

22Jet Engine(at 25 meter distance)140 db

23Space Vehicle launch (from a short distance)140-170 db
Posted By Ramesh Patidar