Noise Pollution Calculator

Assess noise exposure levels by combining multiple noise sources and comparing to health guidelines.

dB
dB
hours
feet

Combined Noise Level

70.4 dB

Level at Distance46.0 dB
vs WHO Limit (65 dB)-19.0 dB above/below
Safe Exposure at This Level65,885.9 hours

Combined Noise Level vs Primary Noise Source

How to Calculate Noise Pollution

Noise levels are measured in decibels (dB) on a logarithmic scale.

Combining Sources

Combined dB = 10 * log10(10^(dB1/10) + 10^(dB2/10))

Distance Attenuation

dB at distance = Source dB - 20 * log10(distance / reference)

Reference Levels

  • Whisper: 30 dB
  • Conversation: 60 dB
  • Traffic: 70-85 dB
  • Construction: 80-100 dB
  • WHO recommends daytime limit of 55-65 dB
  • Example Calculation

    A 70 dB traffic noise and 60 dB HVAC system, 8 hours exposure at 50 feet.

    1. 01Combined: 10 * log10(10^7 + 10^6) = 10 * log10(11,000,000) = 70.4 dB
    2. 02At 50 ft: 70.4 - 20 * log10(50/3) = 70.4 - 24.4 = 46.0 dB
    3. 03vs WHO: 46.0 - 65 = -19.0 dB (below limit)

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