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Panasonic FV-0511VKS3 noise level
The Panasonic FV-0511VKS3 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. It also meets the stricter ENERGY STAR “Most Efficient” criteria for its category.
Full specifications
| Brand | Panasonic |
|---|---|
| Model number | FV-0511VKS3 |
| Model name | Whisper Green Select |
| Category | Bathroom & Utility Fans |
| Sound level | 0.1 sones (≈7 dBA, approximate) |
| Airflow | 110 CFM |
| Efficiency | 16.7 CFM/W |
| Duct size | 6.00 inch diameter |
| Speeds | 3 |
| Integrated lighting | No |
| ENERGY STAR certified | Yes — Most Efficient |
| On market since | 2024-04-19 |
| 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-0511VKS3?
The Panasonic FV-0511VKS3 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-0511VKS3 quiet?
At 0.1 sones, the Panasonic FV-0511VKS3 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-0511VKS3?
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 16.7 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.