Concert decibel meter

See how loud the show is, and how long is safe at that level.

Measures sound with your device's microphone. Nothing is recorded or uploaded.

How long is safe?

Hearing experts (NIOSH) use 85 dBA for 8 hours as the limit, and halve the time for every 3 dB more. At 100 dB that is about 15 minutes. Concerts are often 100 to 110 dB near the front.

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How loud is a concert?+

Most rock and pop concerts are 95 to 110 dB near the stage and 90 to 100 dB further back.