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title: "How loud things are"
description: "Decibel levels for everyday sounds, measured at a stated distance, with how long you can safely be exposed to each. 20 things, each with an honest range rather than a single invented number, and a source."
url: https://atoneplace.net/loud/
site: "At One Place"
---

# How loud things are

Decibel levels for everyday sounds, measured at a stated distance, with how long you can safely be exposed to each.

## Appliances

- [Washing machine](https://atoneplace.net/loud/washing-machine/) — 70 dB
- [Air conditioner](https://atoneplace.net/loud/air-conditioner/) — 50–70 dB
- [Dishwasher](https://atoneplace.net/loud/dishwasher/) — 38–62 dB
- [Vacuum cleaner](https://atoneplace.net/loud/vacuum-cleaner/) — 62–85 dB
- [Lawn mower](https://atoneplace.net/loud/lawn-mower/) — 80–85 dB
- [Blender](https://atoneplace.net/loud/blender/) — 80–95 dB
- [Generator](https://atoneplace.net/loud/generator/) — 52–82 dB
- [Hair dryer](https://atoneplace.net/loud/hair-dryer/) — 75–95 dB
- [Dehumidifier](https://atoneplace.net/loud/dehumidifier/) — 42–58 dB
- [Leaf blower](https://atoneplace.net/loud/leaf-blower/) — 65–92 dB
- [Air purifier](https://atoneplace.net/loud/air-purifier/) — 24–60 dB
- [Pressure washer](https://atoneplace.net/loud/pressure-washer/) — 75–95 dB
- [Air compressor](https://atoneplace.net/loud/air-compressor/) — 60–92 dB

## Vehicles

- [Motorcycle](https://atoneplace.net/loud/motorcycle/) — 80–110 dB
- [Fire truck](https://atoneplace.net/loud/fire-truck/) — 110–129 dB
- [Ambulance](https://atoneplace.net/loud/ambulance/) — 110–129 dB

## Household and everyday

- [Chainsaw](https://atoneplace.net/loud/chainsaw/) — 100–115 dB
- [Jackhammer](https://atoneplace.net/loud/jackhammer/) — 95–115 dB

## Instruments

- [Drum kit](https://atoneplace.net/loud/drum-kit/) — 95–115 dB
- [Church bell](https://atoneplace.net/loud/church-bell/) — 90–120 dB