Typical Noise Levels
The following information is given for guidelines only to allow you to put the noise levels from our generators into context and to help you determine which generator is best suited for your needs.

LWA (Acoustic Power) used with the latest EC directives for noise control.

NR (Noise Rating) term commonly used by acoustical consultants and local authorities for maximum noise levels in residential areas and measured across the frequencies

dB(A) (Decibels) often used term in the UK and best suited to describe noise that the human ear picks up.


Noise is not measured on a linear scale and it doubles every 3-5 dB(A) so 83/85 dBA is twice as loud as 80 dBA. Also if two similar pieces of equipment are running simultaneously adjacent to each other the noise will increase by approximately 3 dBA for example two 80 dBA units will have a combined noise level of 83 dBA.
 
Typical Decibel Levels
  140 dBA Threshold of Pain
  120 dBA Pneumatic Drill
  100 dBA Underground Train
  90 dBA Heavy Truck
  85 dBA Typical Street Traffic
  80 dBA Inside a Car at Speed
  70 dBA Busy Office
  60 dBA Conversational Speech
  40 dBA Quiet Living Room
  30 dBA Library
  20 dBA Sound Studio
  0 dBA Threshold of Hearing
 
 
   
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