How many decibles before you go Deaf?

There is no one specific decibel level that will cause deafness in all people. The damage caused by noise is cumulative and depends on the intensity of the sound, the duration of exposure, and the individual's susceptibility.

A sound level of 85 decibels (dB) is considered safe for most people for up to 8 hours a day. However, any sound above 85 dB can potentially damage hearing if exposure is prolonged. The higher the decibel level, the shorter the amount of time it takes for damage to occur.

For example, a sound level of 100 dB can cause hearing damage after just 15 minutes of exposure. A sound level of 115 dB can cause damage after just one minute.

It is important to note that even sounds below 85 dB can cause damage if exposure is prolonged. For example, listening to music through headphones at a high volume for several hours can lead to hearing loss.

The best way to protect your hearing is to avoid excessive noise exposure. If you must be exposed to loud noise, use hearing protection such as earplugs or ear muffs.