Speaker SPL and Power Calculator
Use this calculator to determine the Sound Pressure Level (SPL) and/or power required for our range of speakers.
• The calculator provides CONTINUOUS(RMS) power ratings.
• Result assumes one speaker, on axis (directly in front of the speaker).
1. Select the speaker
2. Specify the Distance from the speaker to the listener. (on-axis)
3. Set the power or required SPL to determine the speaker output.
Select the Speaker:
Speaker SPL at 1W/1 metre:
Continuous Speaker SPL (RMS):
Program Speaker SPL (RMS):
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Peak Speaker SPL (RMS):
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Metres
Feet
To be clearly audible, you should typically be at least 10dB higher than the ambient levels in the table below.
Environment | Typical Ambient Noise Level (dB SPL) |
Noisy Restaurant | 80 |
Noisy Office | 70 |
Average Office | 50 |
Quiet Library | 40 |
Hearing Threshold | 0 |