NoiseLevelDB: How Loud Is It? A Decibel Reference

How many decibels is a whisper, a vacuum, a rock concert or a jet engine? Look up the noise level of 122+ everyday and extreme sounds, see how long each is safe to hear, and learn to protect your hearing.

⏱️ Safe Listening Time

Sound level (dB)

Breathing10 dB Ticking Clock20 dB Rustling Leaves20 dB A Whisper30 dB Forest Ambience35 dB Library Ambience40 dB Footsteps40 dB Babbling Brook40 dB Birdsong44 dB Ceiling Fan45 dB Typing on a Keyboard50 dB Quiet Office50 dB Light Rain50 dB Crickets50 dB Refrigerator Hum50 dB River Stream55 dB Normal Conversation60 dB Snoring60 dB Strong Wind60 dB Microwave Oven60 dB Dishwasher60 dB Air Conditioner60 dB Electric Toothbrush60 dB Laughter65 dB Heavy Rain65 dB Ocean Waves65 dB Range Hood65 dB Robot Vacuum65 dB Busy Restaurant70 dB Howling Storm Wind70 dB Washing Machine70 dB Clothes Dryer70 dB Sewing Machine70 dB Car on Highway70 dB Clapping75 dB Rolling Surf75 dB Vacuum Cleaner75 dB Electric Shaver75 dB Toilet Flush75 dB Alarm Clock80 dB Door Slamming80 dB Garbage Disposal80 dB Doorbell80 dB Stand Mixer82 dB City Traffic85 dB Hair Dryer85 dB Food Processor85 dB Coffee Grinder85 dB Smoke Alarm85 dB Portable Generator85 dB City Bus85 dB Airplane Cabin85 dB Movie Theater85 dB Shouting88 dB Blender88 dB Sneezing90 dB Waterfall90 dB Air Compressor90 dB Pressure Washer90 dB Diesel Truck90 dB Motorboat90 dB Home Stereo Loud90 dB Electric Drill95 dB Lawn Mower95 dB Angle Grinder95 dB Belt Sander95 dB Hedge Trimmer95 dB Router Tool95 dB Motorcycle95 dB Passing Train95 dB Subway Train95 dB Farm Tractor95 dB Karaoke Bar95 dB Leaf Blower100 dB Impact Wrench100 dB Hammer Drill100 dB Snow Blower100 dB Helicopter100 dB Snowmobile100 dB Diesel Locomotive100 dB Garbage Truck100 dB Car Alarm100 dB Loud Earbuds100 dB Symphony Orchestra100 dB Pipe Organ100 dB Trumpet100 dB Table Saw105 dB Bulldozer105 dB Headphones at Max Volume105 dB Nightclub105 dB Stadium Crowd105 dB Baby Crying110 dB Circular Saw110 dB Chainsaw110 dB Nail Gun110 dB Wood Chipper110 dB Car Horn110 dB Train Horn110 dB Rock Concert110 dB Marching Band110 dB Drum Kit110 dB Bagpipes110 dB Sonic Boom110 dB Thunder120 dB Ambulance Siren120 dB Police Siren120 dB Electric Guitar Amp120 dB Balloon Pop125 dB Jackhammer130 dB Race Car130 dB Threshold of Pain130 dB Jet Engine at Takeoff140 dB Fireworks Show140 dB Firecracker140 dB Fighter Jet Flyby150 dB Shotgun Blast155 dB Handgun Gunshot160 dB Rifle Shot160 dB Artillery Cannon180 dB Rocket Launch180 dB Dynamite Explosion180 dB Loudest Sound in Air194 dB How Loud Is Too Loud? Safe Decibel Levels Explainedguide The Decibel Scale: Why It Is Logarithmicguide How Long Can You Safely Listen at Each Volumeguide dBA vs dBC: What Is the Differenceguide How to Measure Noise with a Sound Level Meterguide Noise-Induced Hearing Loss: How It Happensguide How to Protect Your Hearingguide Choosing Hearing Protection: NRR Explainedguide How Distance Reduces Sound: The Inverse Square Lawguide How to Add Decibels: Combining Noise Sourcesguide OSHA vs NIOSH Noise Limits at Workguide Safe Headphone Volume: The 60/60 Ruleguide How Loud Is a Decibel? Everyday Sound Comparisonsguide Soundproofing: How to Reduce Noise at Homeguide