04/23/2026
Protect your hearing when you are around loud noise. Long or repeated exposure to sounds at or above 85 dBA can cause hearing loss.
Average decibel ratings:
Movie theater
74-104 dBA
Motorcycles
80-110 dBA
Music through headphones at maximum volume, sporting events, and concerts
94-110 dBA
Sirens
110-129 dBA
Fireworks show
140-160 dBA