Decibel readings from everyday life
NoiseRating
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 on max - 100 dB
Rock concert - 110 dB
Threshold of pain - 130 dB
Jet taking off - 140 dB
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