Hearing Test
How high can you hear?Runs locally · nothing uploaded
Turn your system volume down and use headphones. High tones can be harsh even when faint, so avoid loud or long playback.
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| Frequency | Usually audible to |
|---|---|
| 8 kHz | Almost everyone |
| 12 kHz | Most people under 50 |
| 15 kHz | Most people under 40 |
| 16 kHz | Most people under 30 |
| 17 kHz | Most people under 25 |
| 18 kHz+ | Mostly teenagers |
Many laptop and phone speakers can't reproduce sounds above 16 kHz, so missing high tones may be your device. Decent headphones give more reliable results.
Estimates based on general formulas, for information only. Not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.
This is a fun self-check, not a medical hearing test or diagnosis. See an ENT doctor or audiologist about tinnitus or hearing loss.
How to use
- 1Turn the system volume down and put on headphones.
- 2Drag the slider or tap the frequency buttons to play tones; test each ear separately.
- 3Tick Heard for the tones you can hear and check your highest frequency.
FAQ
Does missing high tones mean hearing loss?
The top of the hearing range drops naturally with age; many adults can't hear above 17 kHz. If you can't hear tones below 8 kHz, or your ears differ a lot, get a professional hearing test.
Why do results change between devices?
Many phone and laptop speakers can't play above 16 kHz, and headphones differ. The result reflects you plus your device.
Can this damage my hearing?
Start quiet and turn up only until you can hear the tone. Avoid long or loud high-pitched playback.