Volume Levels of Everyday Sounds
Loud noises can cause permanent hearing loss. Listening to loud music should be avoided. You can protect your ears by using ear-buds. iOS offers to set a custom volume limit to protect my hearing.
| Sound | Level | Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Whispser | 30-39 dB | |
| Library | 40-49 dB | |
| Moderate Rainfall | 50-59 dB | |
| Conversation | 60-69 dB | |
| Vacuum Cleaner | 70-79 dB | 127 hours / 7 days |
| Noisy Restaurant | 89-89 dB | 40 hours / 7 days |
| Motorcycle | 90-99 dB | 4 hours / 7 days |
| Ambulance Siren | 100-109 dB | 24 minutes / 7 days |
| Concert | 110-119 dB | 4 minutes / 7 days |
| Thunder Clap | 120-130 dB | 1 minute / 7 days |
