OITC Rating Typical Performance
20–25 Basic residential window
26–30 Good traffic noise reduction
31–35 Very good for busy roads
36–40 Excellent for airports and urban env.
40+ High-performance acoustic glazing
STC Rating Sound Reduction Typical Application
25–28 Basic Single-pane windows, interior doors
28–32 Fair Standard insulated glass windows
33–37 Good Residential homes near busy roads
38–42 Very Good Hotels, schools, office buildings
43–4 Excellent Hospitals, lux residences, airports
50+ Outstanding Recording studios, specl acoustic rm