So how much exposure are you getting in your daily environment? The only way to know for sure is with an EMF meter of your own. Organizations such as the ICNIRP (International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection) recommend maximum exposure limits for electric fields of up to 61 V/m (61,000 mV/m). [8]
The World Health Organization does not establish specific exposure limits for electromagnetic fields. Instead, the WHO endorses guidelines set by the ICNIRP, which provides internationally recognized exposure limits for EMFs across various frequency ranges.
These guidelines specify exposure limits based on frequency, and these limits are expressed in terms of electric field strength (volts per meter, V/m), magnetic field strength (amperes per meter, A/m), and power density (watts per square meter, W/m²).
For example, in the frequency range of 100 kHz to 300 GHz, the ICNIRP guidelines set reference levels for public exposure to electric fields at 28 V/m to 61 V/m, depending on the specific frequency. For comparison, other groups such as the BioInitiative Working Group advocate for much lower thresholds, often less than 1 V/m (volts per meter).
Below are some general levels for common devices and household appliances (may vary widely):
Use your own EMF meter to see how much exposure you’re getting, and follow the precautionary principle.