Online Hearing Test with Audiogram
This online hearing test plays pure tones at different frequencies to map how well you hear in each ear and turn the results into an audiogram. It uses pure tone audiometry — the same approach used in clinical hearing screenings — to find the softest sound you can detect at each pitch.
The test sweeps through six standard frequencies from 250 Hz (low pitch) up to 8,000 Hz (high pitch), checking your right ear and left ear separately. Volume starts very quiet and rises step by step, so you can pinpoint your hearing threshold at every frequency.
It is built for anyone curious about their hearing, people who suspect their hearing has changed, those often exposed to loud concerts, machinery, or headphones, and anyone who wants to track their hearing over time.
How to Use the Hearing Test
Get ready
Put on headphones or earbuds so each ear is tested separately, move to a quiet space, and set your device volume to about 50%.
Start the test
Press Start Hearing Test. It begins with your right ear at 1,000 Hz, then works through the other frequencies.
Respond to each tone
Tap Play Tone, then click I Hear It if you hear it. Click Can't Hear and the volume rises one step and replays automatically.
Read your audiogram
After all 12 tests (6 frequencies per ear), view your audiogram and each ear's hearing-level summary. Use Test Again to retake it.
Understanding your results
The audiogram plots your hearing thresholds in decibels hearing level (dB HL). Lower numbers near the top mean better hearing, and the shaded zone marks the normal range. Each ear is also classified by its average threshold:
- 0–20 dB HL — Normal hearing
- 20–40 dB HL — Mild hearing loss
- 40–55 dB HL — Moderate hearing loss
- 55–70 dB HL — Moderately severe hearing loss
- 70+ dB HL — Severe hearing loss
Features
Standard Audiometry Frequencies
Pure sine tones at six clinically standard pitches — 250 Hz, 500 Hz, 1 kHz, 2 kHz, 4 kHz, and 8 kHz — spanning the speech range.
Separate Ear Testing
Stereo panning checks the right ear first, then the left, with color-coded indicators so you always know which ear is being tested.
Ascending Volume Method
Each tone climbs through 11 volume levels from very quiet to loud, pinpointing the softest sound you can detect at every frequency.
Interactive Audiogram
A professional-style chart marks right-ear thresholds with circles (O) and left-ear with X, plus down arrows where no tone was heard.
Hearing Level Classification
Each ear is rated from Normal to Severe based on its average threshold, so you get a clear summary without decoding the chart.
Average Threshold Per Ear
Your results show the average dB HL for each ear alongside its classification for an at-a-glance read on overall hearing.
Progress Tracking
A progress bar and counter follow you through all 12 tests so you always know how many tones are left.
Responsive Design & Dark Mode
The test and audiogram adapt to any screen size and include a built-in dark theme that's easy on the eyes.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does an online hearing test work?
Your browser generates pure sine tones at six set frequencies and plays them to one ear at a time. Starting very quietly, the volume rises until you confirm you hear the tone — that point is your hearing threshold, which is plotted on the audiogram.
Do I need headphones?
Yes. The test checks each ear separately using stereo panning. Without headphones, speaker sound reaches both ears at once and the ears can't be measured independently. Over-ear headphones or earbuds both work well.
What frequencies (Hz) does the test cover?
Six standard audiometric frequencies: 250 Hz, 500 Hz, 1,000 Hz, 2,000 Hz, 4,000 Hz, and 8,000 Hz. These cover the range most important for understanding speech and detecting common patterns of hearing loss.
Why does the test start at 1,000 Hz?
Starting at 1,000 Hz follows standard audiometric protocol. It sits in the middle of the speech range and is easy to recognize. The test then moves up to 2k, 4k, and 8k Hz before checking the lower 500 and 250 Hz tones.
How do I read my audiogram results?
Frequency runs left to right and loudness (dB HL) top to bottom, with quieter sounds higher up. Circle markers (O) show your right ear and X markers your left. Points inside the shaded zone are normal hearing; the lower they sit, the more loudness you needed to hear that pitch.
What does "Can't Hear" at maximum volume mean?
If you still can't hear a tone at the highest level, it appears as a down arrow on the audiogram for that frequency. It may point to significant hearing loss there, but device and headphone limits can also cause it, so treat it as a flag to follow up rather than a verdict.
Is an online hearing test accurate compared with a clinic?
It gives a general indication of your hearing, not a diagnosis. Accuracy depends on ambient noise, headphone quality, and device volume — none of which are calibrated. Audiologists use calibrated equipment in a soundproof booth for precise measurements, so see one if results concern you.
Can I take the test multiple times?
Yes. Click Test Again after viewing your results to retake it. Retesting helps confirm a result or track changes in your hearing over time.
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