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Panasonic FV-0511VFL1K noise level
The Panasonic FV-0511VFL1K is quieter than the category median of 0.7 sones, and its 110 CFM rating makes it suitable for bathrooms up to roughly 110 sq ft.
Full specifications
| Brand | Panasonic |
|---|---|
| Model number | FV-0511VFL1K |
| Model name | WhisperFit DC |
| Category | Bathroom & Utility Fans |
| Sound level | 0.1 sones (≈7 dBA, approximate) |
| Airflow | 110 CFM |
| Efficiency | 6.4 CFM/W |
| Duct size | 3.00 inch depth X 0.00 inch width |
| Speeds | 3 |
| Integrated lighting | Yes |
| ENERGY STAR certified | Yes |
| On market since | 2021-06-14 |
| Markets | United States, Canada |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panasonic Eco Solutions FV-0811RQ1 | 0.1 | 7 | 110 CFM | 5.1 CFM/W | specs |
| Panasonic Eco Solutions FV-0811RQC1 | 0.1 | 7 | 110 CFM | 4.9 CFM/W | specs |
| Fantech SC50-80-110 (484313) | 0.1 | 7 | 110 CFM | 10.7 CFM/W | specs |
| Fantech SC50-80-110H (494140) | 0.1 | 7 | 110 CFM | 10.7 CFM/W | specs |
| Fantech SC50-80-110L (484314) | 0.1 | 7 | 110 CFM | 10.7 CFM/W | specs |
Frequently asked questions
How many sones is the Panasonic FV-0511VFL1K?
The Panasonic FV-0511VFL1K is certified at 0.1 sones in ENERGY STAR lab testing, which is approximately 7 dBA. That is near the threshold of human hearing — effectively silent in a normal room.
Is the Panasonic FV-0511VFL1K quiet?
At 0.1 sones, the Panasonic FV-0511VFL1K is quieter than 87% of the 811 certified bathroom & utility fans we track, and quieter than the category median of 0.7 sones.
How powerful is the Panasonic FV-0511VFL1K?
It moves 110 CFM, which is adequate for a bathroom of roughly 110 sq ft under the standard 1-CFM-per-square-foot guideline, at an efficiency of 6.4 CFM per watt.
Data provenance: Sound levels are certified lab measurements (sones) reported in the U.S. EPA ENERGY STAR certified products dataset — not manufacturer marketing claims. Source: ENERGY STAR Certified Ventilating Fans (US EPA), last fetched 2026-06-13. The dBA figure is an approximate conversion from sones — see our methodology.