Power tool vibration and noise data

Makers’ declared vibration and noise for 8,897 power tool models from 54 makes, each figure linked to the maker’s own document. Compare types of tool, then every model of the ones you use.

Updated 4 October 2026. Sources checked September 2026.

Models: 8,897; 54 makes
With declared vibration: 5,474; 7,873 figures
With declared noise: 8,425; 11,365 figures
Types of tool: 51; With 8 or more models

Every model, by type of tool

Each page lists every model of that kind of tool, with its declared figures, how long it takes to reach the limits, and a link to open it in the calculator.

Which tools vibrate most, and which are loudest

Choose vibration or noise. The dotted lines show how long a person could use a tool at that declared figure before reaching the action value or 85 dB(A).

Declared vibration and noise by type of tool

Highest median declared vibration: combi or hammer drill, 14.5 m/s², reaching the action value after 14 min. Showing types with at least 30 models.

Source: makers’ declared figures. Chart: ComplyOnSite, CC BY 4.0.

The dot is the median model; the bar spans the middle 80% of models. Underlined types have a page listing every model.

Data (CSV): Summary figures calculated by ComplyOnSite from makers’ declared values. Reuse them with credit to ComplyOnSite and a link to https://complyonsite.com/data/power-tools. The underlying values are the makers’ own declarations.

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All types of tool

Median declared figures and the middle 80% of models, with the time to the action value (2.5 m/s²) and to 85 dB(A) at the median.

Declared vibration and noise by type of power tool
Type of tool	Vibration, median (m/s²)	Middle 80%	Action value after	Noise, median (dB(A))	Middle 80%	85 dB(A) after
Cut-off saw242 vibration · 1,182 noise	2.9	2.3–7.2	6 h 7 min	89	73–101	3 h 30 min
Angle grinder544 vibration · 572 noise	6.5	4.5–8.9	1 h 11 min	89	83–95	3 h 11 min
Drill driver458 vibration · 497 noise	2.5	1.5–9.5	8 hours	78	70–89	over 24 hours
Rotary hammer350 vibration · 361 noise	13.7	8.8–17.0	16 min	93	88–97	1 h 16 min
Chainsaw200 vibration · 331 noise	4.0	2.8–5.9	3 h 8 min	99	87–106	18 min
Brushcutter or strimmer178 vibration · 296 noise	3.4	2.3–5.9	4 h 20 min	91	76–99	2 h 6 min
Circular saw219 vibration · 244 noise	2.5	1.4–4.0	8 hours	95	87–101	48 min
Other hand-held tool213 vibration · 242 noise	5.0	0.7–6.9	2 hours	82	69–93	15 h 58 min
Impact wrench206 vibration · 235 noise	11.3	5.0–18.0	24 min	96	87–101	38 min
Hedge trimmer169 vibration · 251 noise	3.0	1.5–6.7	5 h 33 min	84	75–97	9 h 24 min
Screwdriver or screw gun181 vibration · 192 noise	0.9	0.3–2.5	over 24 hours	75	70–85	over 24 hours
Impact driver183 vibration · 179 noise	11.9	7.0–18.5	21 min	94	87–98	1 hour
Nailer166 vibration · 181 noise	3.0	1.9–5.4	5 h 33 min	88	81–97	Per shot
Hand-guided mower154 vibration · 183 noise	2.5	1.1–5.9	8 hours	82	77–85	15 h 58 min
Blower or vacuum141 vibration · 191 noise	2.5	0.4–4.1	8 hours	83	70–98	12 h 41 min
Combi or hammer drill153 vibration · 160 noise	14.5	8.6–22.0	14 min	94	87–101	1 hour
Jigsaw131 vibration · 133 noise	6.9	4.0–9.5	1 h 3 min	85	82–90	8 hours
Router or trimmer111 vibration · 112 noise	3.4	1.9–5.5	4 h 23 min	86	79–95	6 h 21 min
Orbital, palm or detail sander108 vibration · 111 noise	3.8	2.5–6.5	3 h 25 min	78	73–86	over 24 hours
Reciprocating saw90 vibration · 102 noise	14.5	8.0–22.5	14 min	87	78–92	5 h 40 min
Nibbler or shear78 vibration · 88 noise	6.5	1.3–12.0	1 h 11 min	79	70–93	over 24 hours
Plate compactor145 vibration · 19 noise	3.3	2.4–6.2	4 h 35 min	91	87–93	2 h 1 min
Stapler73 vibration · 75 noise	2.5	1.6–4.3	8 hours	84	76–93	Per shot
Die grinder70 vibration · 73 noise	2.5	2.5–14.1	8 hours	80	74–86	over 24 hours
Breaker75 vibration · 66 noise	10.3	4.6–18.3	28 min	92	88–98	1 h 47 min
Mitre, table or chop saw58 vibration · 78 noise	2.5	2.5–2.5	8 hours	91	88–95	2 h 1 min
Demolition or chipping hammer68 vibration · 66 noise	12.1	5.7–19.2	21 min	93	86–97	1 h 16 min
Random-orbit sander64 vibration · 69 noise	4.0	2.5–8.0	3 h 8 min	78	70–85	over 24 hours
Oscillating multi-tool46 vibration · 61 noise	8.7	2.9–12.2	40 min	81	76–87	20 h 6 min
Planer48 vibration · 56 noise	3.3	2.5–6.3	4 h 44 min	88	81–91	4 h 1 min
Polisher48 vibration · 51 noise	3.9	2.3–7.3	3 h 17 min	83	72–91	14 h 14 min
Belt sander47 vibration · 50 noise	2.5	1.2–3.6	8 hours	88	80–93	4 h 1 min
SDS-max hammer45 vibration · 37 noise	13.0	7.3–18.3	18 min	95	89–106	48 min
Straight grinder38 vibration · 42 noise	5.6	2.5–11.1	1 h 36 min	83	76–86	12 h 41 min
Diamond core drill39 vibration · 38 noise	2.8	0.8–9.6	6 h 23 min	88	81–103	3 h 55 min
Pole saw or pruner30 vibration · 38 noise	3.2	0.8–5.1	4 h 53 min	83	78–92	11 h 34 min
Concrete or surface grinder28 vibration · 27 noise	3.0	1.4–7.7	5 h 45 min	84	76–95	9 h 11 min
Pneumatic chipping hammer27 vibration · 26 noise	12.4	4.1–17.9	20 min	92	87–98	1 h 36 min
Concrete poker vibrator24 vibration · 26 noise	2.8	2.2–6.1	6 h 15 min	76	70–87	over 24 hours
Powder or gas fastening tool27 vibration · 21 noise	2.5	1.9–3.8	8 hours	96	89–106	Per shot
Floor or road saw17 vibration · 30 noise	2.8	2.3–4.2	6 h 23 min	90	74–102	2 h 50 min
Paddle mixer24 vibration · 23 noise	2.5	1.0–3.6	8 hours	85	77–88	8 hours
Portable band saw18 vibration · 29 noise	2.5	1.5–2.5	8 hours	82	77–86	15 h 58 min
Water jetting gun17 vibration · 30 noise	2.5	1.9–4.4	8 hours	76	71–89	over 24 hours
Pneumatic rammer or tamper36 vibration · 8 noise	9.4	4.5–17.6	34 min	94	92–97	1 h 8 min
Power float or trowel13 vibration · 19 noise	4.0	3.5–6.0	3 h 8 min	91	83–95	1 h 55 min
Biscuit or domino joiner12 vibration · 12 noise	2.5	1.7–3.9	8 hours	86	76–89	6 h 21 min
Magnetic drill12 vibration · 12 noise	2.5	0.3–2.5	8 hours	83	82–96	12 h 7 min
Wall chaser8 vibration · 9 noise	4.8	4.0–6.6	2 h 10 min	97	96–100	30 min
Hydraulic hand-held breaker11 vibration · 0 noise	8.2	4.6–14.1	45 min	–	–	–
Drywall or long-reach sander0 vibration · 8 noise	–	–	–	79	77–87	over 24 hours

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Summary figures calculated by ComplyOnSite from makers’ declared values. Reuse them with credit to ComplyOnSite and a link to https://complyonsite.com/data/power-tools. The underlying values are the makers’ own declarations.

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ComplyOnSite. Power tool vibration and noise data. Updated 4 October 2026. https://complyonsite.com/data/power-tools. Accessed [day month year]. Source: makers’ declared figures.