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Hearing Test Results Decoder

Use this educational tool to make sense of your hearing test. Start with your "hearing number," explore your hearing pattern, or enter your full audiogram for a more detailed, ear-by-ear explanation.

3–8 minutes, depending on the path you choose Works with adult pure-tone audiograms

This tool is for education, not diagnosis. It can help you understand patterns in your hearing test, but it cannot replace a full evaluation with an audiologist or medical professional.

Start simple with your hearing number, or skip ahead if your full audiogram is in front of you.

Which ear(s) would you like to enter?
Where do I find my "hearing number" (PTA)?
Left ear Hearing number

This is usually an average of 500, 1000, and 2000 Hz. If you don’t see a single number, skip this and use another path.

Or, I was told my hearing is:
Right ear Hearing number

If your printout lists separate PTAs for left and right, use those here.

Or, I was told my hearing is:

On many audiograms, the hearing number or PTA is printed near the bottom of the page for each ear. If you can’t find it, you can still use the Two-Point Pattern or Complete Audiogram paths.

I don’t know my hearing numbers

Your interpretation

Educational summary
Choose a path on the left and enter what you know about your hearing test. Your personalized explanation will appear here, including what this may feel like day to day, how family can support you, and what it usually means for hearing devices.

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