How loud is X? Points of reference measured in dB...
- 0 The softest sound a person can hear with normal hearing
- 10 normal breathing
- 20 whispering at 5 feet
- 30 soft whisper
- 50 rainfall
- 60 normal conversation
- 110 shouting in ear
- 120 thunder
Last updated on 2003-07-22 14:00:00 -0700, by Shalom Craimer
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