Hearing Test
A 2-minute frequency screening for each ear. Not a medical test — a quick self-check, fully local.
Read before starting
- This is NOT a medical test. It cannot replace an audiometer or a licensed audiologist and diagnoses nothing.
- Use headphones in a quiet room; set device volume to a moderate level (normal conversation).
- Results are relative grades (A–D), not a clinical audiogram in dB HL.
- Results stay in this browser tab; nothing is uploaded.
Keep the volume unchanged during the test; changing it mid-way makes results incomparable.
This tool runs locally in your browser — no audio is uploaded.
How to use
- 1
Prepare
Use headphones in a quiet room and set your device volume to a comfortable mid level — around the level of a normal conversation. You must confirm the disclaimer before starting.
- 2
Listen and answer
For each ear and each of six frequencies, the tone starts very quiet and rises step by step. Press "Heard it" as soon as you hear it, or "Still nothing" to go louder.
- 3
Read the grades
Each cell shows a relative grade A–D: A means you heard a very quiet tone, D means the loudest step stayed silent. Grades are relative to this page only — they are not audiogram values in dB HL.
How it works & limits
This is a screening aid built on the Web Audio API: pure tones at six standard audiometric frequencies (250, 500, 1000, 2000, 4000, 8000 Hz), one ear at a time, rising through relative level steps. It can only suggest that something deserves a professional look — it cannot diagnose anything.
Browser output is uncalibrated: absolute loudness depends on your device and volume, which is why results are relative grades instead of dB HL values. Long-term exposure to loud sound carries a real risk of hearing loss; if you notice persistent difficulties, ringing, or grades that surprise you, see a licensed audiologist or your doctor.
FAQ
Is this a medical hearing test?
No. It is a non-medical screening aid. A real audiogram is measured with calibrated equipment in a sound-treated room by a professional. Use this page only as a quick self-check.
Why do I need headphones?
Speakers feed both ears and add room reflections, so a "left ear" result would be meaningless. Any headphones work for screening; quiet surroundings matter more than headphone quality.
What do the A–D grades mean?
A: heard at the quietest steps. B: needed mid steps. C: only heard near the top. D: never heard, even at the loudest step allowed here. The steps are relative to this page, not clinical loudness levels.
Can I test my hearing age with this?
No, and be skeptical of any site that claims that. Hearing varies too much between people for a browser page to state a "hearing age". For frequency limits, see the hearing range test page instead.
Are my results stored or uploaded?
No. Results exist only in this browser tab while it is open. Nothing is uploaded, and closing the page clears everything.
The results worry me — what should I do?
Do not self-diagnose. Persistent difficulty following conversations, tinnitus, or one-sided differences are reasons to book a proper assessment with an audiologist or physician.
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