Sound Attenuation in Unlined Sheet-Metal Ducts

Attenuation of sound in unlined sheet-metal ducts

The attenuation of sound in some common unlined sheet metal ducts at different frequencies are indicated in the table below:

Attenuation (dB/m duct)
Duct Octave band center frequency (Hz)
63.5 125 250 500 1000 2000
and higher
Round 100 - 300 mm 0.1 0.1 0.1 0 0 0
Round > 300 mm 0 0 0 0 0 0
Rectangular 150x150 mm 0.65 0.65 0.5 0.35 0.35 0.35
Rectangular 600x600 mm 0.65 0.65 0.35 0.15 0.15 0.15
Rectangular 1800x1800 mm 0.35 0.35 0.15 0.03 0.03 0.03

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