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Free noise level hearing damage calculator. Get adjusted dB, safe exposure hours (85 dB / 8 h baseline, 3 dB exchange), and Low / Moderate / High risk. Pair with hearing aid volume for post-exposure listening comfort.
Last updated: May 24, 2026
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Adjusted Exposure Level
87 dB
Estimated Safe Exposure
5.04 h
Risk Level
Low
Exposure is within practical limits. Continue monitoring cumulative daily and weekly noise load.
This is a screening tool for planning safer exposure habits, not a medical diagnosis.
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Answers: how long can I stay at this dB level and am I over the daily noise dose.
Raw level before environment and protection adjustments.
Compared to safe hours from 3 dB exchange curve.
Earplugs, muffs, double protection, and reflective environments.
Default: 95 dB, 3 h, foam plugs, industrial β 95+4β12 = 87 dB adjusted Β· safe 5.04 h Β· actual/safe = 0.6 β Low.
Adjusted dB
87 dB
Safe Exposure
5.04 h
Risk Band
Low
| Adjusted level | Safe hours | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 85 dB | 8.0 h | NIOSH/ OSHA reference dose anchor |
| 88 dB | 4.0 h | +3 dB β half duration |
| 91 dB | 2.0 h | Typical power tool zone |
| 94 dB | 1.0 h | Lawn mower proximity |
| 87 dB | ~5.0 h | Default industrial + foam plugs case |
| Protection | Reduction | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| None | β0 dB | Nominal β fit and seal still matter in reality |
| Foam earplugs | β12 dB | Proper roll-down insertion required |
| Earmuffs | β18 dB | Over-the-head cups |
| Double protection | β25 dB | Plugs + muffs β high-noise industrial |
| Environment | Adjustment | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Office | β2 dB | Carpet, drop ceiling β slight reduction |
| Construction | +3 dB | Reflections, impact peaks |
| Concert / club | +5 dB | PA energy, standing-room reflections |
| Industrial | +4 dB | Hard surfaces, sustained machinery |
| Band | Ratio | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Low | Actual Γ· safe < 0.8 | Below typical daily limit in this model |
| Moderate | 0.8β1.2 | Near limit β verify protection fit |
| High | > 1.2 | Over limit β shorten time or add protection |
Occupational hygiene screening β confirm with dosimetry for regulatory compliance.
adjustedDb = max(45, round(measured + env β protection))safeHours = clamp(0.05, 24, 8 Γ 2^((85 β adjusted)/3))risk = actualHours / safeHours β Low / Moderate / HighSafe 5.04 h Β· ratio 0.6 Β· Low. Foam plugs matter β without them adjusted would be 99 dB (~1.3 h safe).
Safe 3.17 h Β· 4 h actual β ratio 1.26 Β· High. Shorten shift or use muffs/double.
Safe time floors at 0.05 h Β· ratio 40. Earplugs essential β would drop adjusted ~98 dB with foam (β12).
68 dB Β· safe caps at 24 h Β· ratio 0.33.
104 dB adjusted Β· safe 0.1 h Β· High. Double protection target case.
96+4β12=88 dB Β· safe 4 h Β· ratio 1 Β· Moderate β one more hour pushes High.
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