Pawlowski, the decibel is a logarithmic function, not a linear one. Each doubling of power increases loudness by 6 db. The ear perceives a 10 db increase in sound level as a doubling of volume.
A jet plane taking off is around 130 db. A rocket launch close hand is around 180 db.
A jet plane taking off is around 130 db. A rocket launch close hand is around 180 db.