Below is a helpful review-style breakdown of how these metrics impact product selection and how to verify their accuracy. Understanding the Conversion: Sones vs. dBA
| Sones | Approx. dB(A) | Source verification example | |-------|---------------|-----------------------------| | 1.0 | 40 | Def. at 1 kHz pure tone | | 2.0 | 50 | log2 doubling rule | | 3.0 | ~55 | Interpolated | | 4.0 | 60 | Zwicker-Fastl | | 8.0 | 70 | | | 16.0 | 80 | | sone to dba verified