Office Noise Level Estimator

How loud is your workspace? Estimate your office noise level based on layout, team size, and materials — then get targeted acoustic recommendations.

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Noise & Productivity

Office noise is the #1 complaint in open-plan offices. It reduces cognitive performance by up to 66% on complex tasks.

Workers lose an average of 86 minutes per day to noise distractions, costing employers an estimated $600 billion annually in the US.

The ideal office noise level for focused work is 40-50 dB — roughly the volume of a quiet library or gentle rainfall.

Common Acoustic Products

Acoustic wall panels — $8-25/sq ft. The workhorse solution. Fabric-wrapped panels absorb mid-high frequency sound.

Phone booths/pods — $3K-8K each. Self-contained quiet spaces for calls and focus work.

Sound masking — $1-3/sq ft. Speakers emit background noise that makes conversations less intelligible at distance.

Ceiling clouds — $10-30/sq ft. Suspended panels ideal for high-ceiling spaces with hard surfaces.

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