Lately my product design curiosity brought me to the internet seeking some average numbers for the decibel loudness of various common sounds. I was just looking to get an idea of the average sound level people might find themselves in when at work, at home, or in the car.
At first glance, this website looked promising.
“Decibel Levels of Common Sounds”
But from the first line on, this list totally lost me.
A 12 inch cannon from 12 feet in front and below? Who is writing this with that as the first common noise listed? And whose second common noise is a Saturn Rocket? What does this author do for a living!? Is this Iron Man’s common noises decibel rating?
Click the image if you want a closer look at some of the other common noises!
