dBA refers to “A-weighted decibels,” which is the unit used to measure how loud a dishwasher is during its operation. The lower the number, the more quiet the engine is while it’s turned on. Based on Soundproof Central, generally, noise levels will feel as follows:
– 40 dB – would feel like library noise
– 45 dB – would feel like a running tap
– 50 dB – would feel like typing on a keyboard
– 60 dB – would feel like the noise of a sea
– 75 dB – would feel like a bird’s chirping
– 85 dB – would feel like a hair dryer’s noise