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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 → 95+4−12 = 87 dB adjusted · safe 5.04 h · actual/safe = 0.6 → 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 → 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 | −0 dB | Nominal — fit and seal still matter in reality |
| Foam earplugs | −12 dB | Proper roll-down insertion required |
| Earmuffs | −18 dB | Over-the-head cups |
| Double protection | −25 dB | Plugs + muffs — high-noise industrial |
| Environment | Adjustment | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Office | −2 dB | Carpet, drop ceiling — 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 ÷ safe < 0.8 | Below typical daily limit in this model |
| Moderate | 0.8–1.2 | Near limit — verify protection fit |
| High | > 1.2 | Over limit — shorten time or add protection |
Occupational hygiene screening — confirm with dosimetry for regulatory compliance.
adjustedDb = max(45, round(measured + env − protection))safeHours = clamp(0.05, 24, 8 × 2^((85 − adjusted)/3))risk = actualHours / safeHours → Low / Moderate / HighSafe 5.04 h · ratio 0.6 · Low. Foam plugs matter — without them adjusted would be 99 dB (~1.3 h safe).
Safe 3.17 h · 4 h actual → ratio 1.26 · High. Shorten shift or use muffs/double.
Safe time floors at 0.05 h · ratio 40. Earplugs essential — would drop adjusted ~98 dB with foam (−12).
68 dB · safe caps at 24 h · ratio 0.33.
104 dB adjusted · safe 0.1 h · High. Double protection target case.
96+4−12=88 dB · safe 4 h · ratio 1 · Moderate — one more hour pushes High.
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