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How loud is a battery push mower?
A battery push mower measures 77–87 dB, roughly as loud as city traffic. At 87 dB it is at or above the 85 dB line where hearing damage starts: NIOSH puts the safe limit at about 5 hours a day. Normal conversation runs about 60 dB for comparison.
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| Decibel level | 77–87 dB |
|---|---|
| Hearing risk | Moderate risk — NIOSH, 2025, measured on the worker while mowing: 82.0 dBA on average over 10 tasks, typically 77 to 87 (one standard deviation either side), highest 92.5 |
| Safe exposure (NIOSH) | About 5 hours a day |
| Typical setting | work |
Figures sourced to CDC / NIOSH. See the full decibel levels chart for every source.
Measured on the worker, at the operator's ear. For the level farther away, such as 50 ft from a window, the sound distance calculator gives an open-air estimate.
How a battery push mower compares
On the decibel scale, 77–87 dB sits above the 85 dB line where sustained exposure damages hearing. Sounds at a similar level:
- City traffic 80–85 dB
- Garbage disposal 80 dB
- Hair dryer 80–90 dB
- Kitchen blender 80–90 dB
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How loud is a battery push mower?
A battery push mower measures 77–87 dB, roughly as loud as city traffic. At 87 dB it is at or above the 85 dB line where hearing damage starts: NIOSH puts the safe limit at about 5 hours a day. Normal conversation runs about 60 dB for comparison.
Is a battery push mower dangerous to hearing?
Yes — at 87 dB, a battery push mower is loud enough to damage hearing over time. NIOSH limits safe exposure to about 5 hours a day; use hearing protection beyond that.
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