Noise overdose?
Most people don't think of music this way.
But your ears do.
Get your dance floor noise dose, instantly, for free
About your nights out
How long do you stay?
4visits
How often do you go out?
4hrs
How old are you?
28yrs
Do you wear earplugs?
Your earplug SNR rating
15dB SNR
Loop Experience SNR 18 dB · Flare Isolate SNR 23 dB · Eargasm SNR 16 dB
Your result
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times over limit
Within limits*
Your safe volume
The max your ears can handle per month
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How overdosed you are
Times more noise than your ears can take
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Earplug filter you need
To protect your hearing on a night out*
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* Limits based on WHO safe listening guidelines.

we are partygoers, party-makers and hearing researchers with a shared goal: to keep you dancing without the side effects.

After all, music is fun.

Building on our award-winning, peer-reviewed research and grounded in international noise-health guidelines,

We assist you to discover your personal noise dose - your target dance-floor loudness - to maximise your staying power, minimise your hearing hangover and help you keep that soundtrack playing crisp and clear.

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The Noise-Dose Calculator is provided for informational purposes only and is intended to encourage mindful listening in loud music venues. It does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

The calculations are based on World Health Organisation (WHO) recommendations and assume that users’ exposure to other sources of leisure noise remains within normal limits. Individual noise sensitivity and hearing health vary. Those with existing hearing conditions, including tinnitus or hearing loss, might require additional protection and should consult a qualified healthcare professional for personalised advice.

This calculator is not intended for occupational use, including but not limited to DJs, sound engineers, security personnel, and bar staff. Those in such roles should follow applicable occupational noise exposure guidelines.

Life Is Loud accepts no liability for any health effects resulting from the use or misuse of this information. Use of this calculator is at your own risk.