British & International Standards

BS 4198

Standard Number BS 4198:1967 Title Method for calculating loudness Abstract Procedures for calculating the loudness experienced by a typical listener. Method A is designed specifically for the types of broad band spectrum most commonly encountered, whilst method B may be used with all types of spectrum. The procedures are designed for noises that are steady rather than intermittent. Status Withdrawn Publication Date 14 September 1967 Confirm Date 15 September 1992 Withdrawn Date 01 June 2007 Cross References BS 3045, BS 3489 International Relationships ISO/R 532 Equivalent Draft Superseded D65/791 DC Descriptors Volume (sound), Acoustic properties and phenomena, Mathematical calculations, Graphical methods, Audiofrequencies, Acoustic measurement ICS 17.140.01 (Acoustic measurements and noise abatement in general) Committee EH/1 Notes This standard has been withdrawn as it is no longer used in industry.