Dangerous Sound Levels

Hearing Protection

Dangerous sound levels

The intensity of sound is called the sound pressure level and is measured in decibels (dB).  

Normal conversation is measured at around 

50 -70 dB.


Motorcycle, car, leaf blower, lawn mower 

85 – 90 dB


Chainsaw, firecrackers 1

100 – 110dB


Rock concert, disco 

110 – 125db


Pneumatic drill, jet engine at take-off 

119 – 140dB

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