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How do you calculate average dB?
(2) The eight-hour time-weighted average sound level (TWA), in decibels, may be computed from the dose, in percent, by means of the formula: TWA = 16.61 log10 (D/100) + 90. For an eight-hour workshift with the noise level constant over the entire shift, the TWA is equal to the measured sound level.
How much is 30 dB?
Sound is measured in decibels (dB). A whisper is about 30 dB, normal conversation is about 60 dB, and a motorcycle engine running is about 95 dB. Noise above 70 dB over a prolonged period of time may start to damage your hearing. Loud noise above 120 dB can cause immediate harm to your ears.
How much is 55 dB?
55 decibels is a sound level that is almost 18 times louder than a soft whisper (30 dB) and 180 times louder than a leaf rustling (10 dB). However, it is also 18 times softer or less loud than an average rock concert, a lawnmower, or a scream (90-110 dB).
Is 96 dB Loud?
In general, sounds above 85 decibels (dB) are harmful. But this depends on how long and how often you are exposed to the sound and whether you wear hearing protection, such as earplugs or earmuffs.
