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What does 50 dBA sound like?
50 dB is as loud as a quiet conversation, a quiet suburb, a quiet office, or a quiet refrigerator. Notice the use of the word 'quiet' when describing this noise level? That's because all sounds between 31-60 decibels are considered quiet.
Is 50 decibels loud for a dishwasher?
A rating of 45 or lower is virtually silent — similar to a low discussion in a library or quieter. Decibel levels between 45 and 50 sound similar to a rainfall. Ratings of 50 or higher are equivalent to the level of a normal conversation.
Is 52 dBA loud?
Every sound has a decibel level associated with it. If an item is 52 dB(A), then it has a sound similar in intensity to a electric fan, hair dryer, a running refrigerator and a quiet street. Other common sounds include a blender at 90 dB(A), diesel truck 100 dB(A) and a crying baby can reach 110 dB(A).
How many decibels is considered quiet?
Example of decibels
| DECIBEL | SOUND | EXAMPLE |
|---|---|---|
| 30 | Very quiet | Whispering |
| 40 | Living room, quiet classroom | |
| 50 | Limited sound | Refrigerator working, car driving past |
| 55 | Percolating coffee-maker |
How much more intense is a sound of 50 dB than a sound of 40 dB?
The ratio is 10, so the correct answer is that 50 db sound is 10 times as loud as the 40 db sound.
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