Hearing Test
Play each of the sounds below to test your hearing range.
The description beside each sound explains the range of hearing for that sound.
This is test has been posted to inform students of sound terminology and is not intended to be used as a scientific or medical exam. If you suspect you may have hearing loss; see your doctor or other qualified medical staff.
To parents ... your kids will be able to hear a much greater range of frequencies in almost all cases. This is normal. We all experience hearing loss throughout our lives and this is part of the natural aging process we all go through.
10,000
Hz Most people can hear this sound. |
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11,000
Hz Most people can hear this sound. |
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12,000
Hz You may not be able to hear this sound. |
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13,000
Hz Some adults will be unable to hear this sound. |
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14,000
Hz You may not be able to hear this sound. Most teenagers will be able to hear this sound. |
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15,000
Hz Many people can not hear this sound. Most teenagers will be able to hear this sound. |
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| 16,000 Hz Most people can not hear this sound. Most teenagers will be able to hear this sound. |
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| 17,000 Hz Most people can not hear this sound. Most teenagers will be able to hear this sound. |
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| 18,000 Hz If you can hear this sound, you have VERY GOOD hearing. Some teenagers will be unable to hear this sound. |
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| 19,000 Hz If you can hear this sound, you have EXCELLENT hearing. |
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| 20,000 Hz This sound is for your pet only. This sound is at the maximum range of human hearing. An infant may hear this sound. |
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