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Too much noise terminology? Try the noise glossary
Pulsar30 units used
by HSMC
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Noise Surveys and Noise Measurement Services
Noise is entirely natural and is something we are exposed to every day, whether from social sources, (e.g. music, iPods, cinema, road traffic, etc.) or noise experienced while at work. These are some common noise exposure levels which help to relate the numbers seen in dB to known situations.
150dB |
Rifle |
140dB |
Shotgun
Jet taking off |
120dB |
Threshold of pain - where noise starts to hurt |
115dB |
Standing on train platform as inter-city train passes |
110dB |
Amplified music / live concert
Roadworks - levels pedestrians can be exposed to when walking past. |
105dB |
Wind noise experienced on a motorbike travelling at 70mph. |
100dB |
Chainsaw
Cinema (100 to 110dB)
Car stereo - (98 to 120dB) |
95dB |
Standing on tube platform when train passes. |
90dB |
Personal CD player, MP3 player. Up to 100dB
Lawn mower
Noisy pub or restaurant |
85dB |
85 dB(A) is upper workplace exposure limit.
Regular exposure will damage hearing. Protection is mandatory.
Roadside cafe |
80dB |
Lower workplace exposure limit - hearing protection
is advisory from 80 to below 85dB(A). |
70dB |
Normal restaurant |
20dB |
Buzzing insect |
10dB |
Falling leaf |
0dB |
Limit of hearing for young people with good hearing. |
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