Hearing
Appendix A: Sound Intensity Levels of Common Activities
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Appendix A: Sound Intensity Levels of Common Activities
Sound Intensity Levels of Common Activities 7
| Source | Intensity Level |
| Threshold of Hearing (TOH) | 0 dB |
| Rustling Leaves | 10 dB |
| Whisper | 20 dB |
| Normal Conversation | 60 dB |
| Busy Street Traffic | 70 dB |
| Vacuum Cleaner | 80 dB |
| Large Orchestra | 98 dB |
| Walkman at Maximum Level | 100 dB |
| Front Rows of Rock Concert | 110 dB |
| Threshold of Pain | 130 dB |
| Military Jet Takeoff | 140 dB |
| Police Firearms (Long and Hand Guns) | 155-165 dB |