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Hearing Frequency Test
Play adjustable pure tones from 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz to find the highest frequency you can hear, generated directly in your browser.
🔒 This tool runs entirely in your browser. Your files are never uploaded to a server.
⚠️ Start at a low volume. Use headphones for the most accurate result, and never increase volume suddenly while a tone is playing.
How the hearing frequency test works
- Set the volume low to start, and put on headphones if you have them.
- Click Play tone, and drag the frequency slider up until you can no longer hear the sound clearly.
- Click "I can hear this" at the highest frequency you can confidently detect to see your result and its typical age association.
The range this tests
The commonly-cited range of human hearing is roughly 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz (20 kHz), though very few adults can actually hear the top of that range — high-frequency sensitivity is typically the first to decline with age or noise exposure. This tool sweeps a pure sine tone across that full range using the Web Audio API's oscillator.
FAQ
Is this a real hearing test?
No — this is a casual, informal check of the audible frequency range through your specific speakers or headphones, not a clinical audiogram. Your device's speakers, browser, and volume settings all affect the result. See an audiologist for an accurate hearing assessment.
Why does the highest audible frequency drop with age?
The ability to hear high frequencies naturally declines with age (a pattern called presbycusis) as the tiny hair cells in the inner ear that detect high-pitched sounds gradually wear down — it's one of the most common and predictable hearing changes.
Why should I use headphones instead of speakers?
Small laptop or phone speakers often can't physically reproduce very high or very low frequencies accurately, which would make the test measure your speaker's limits rather than your hearing. Decent headphones give a more accurate picture.
Could this damage my hearing?
High-frequency tones at very high volumes could be uncomfortable or, in extreme cases, harmful — always start at a low volume and increase gradually rather than jumping to a high volume, and stop if anything feels uncomfortable.
How we compare
| Feature | Online Tool Store | Free Hearing Test (YouTube video) | Clinical audiogram |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manual frequency control (not a fixed sweep) | ✓ | Fixed playback speed | ✓ |
| Free, no appointment | ✓ | ✓ | Appointment required |
| Clinically accurate | Informal only | Informal only | ✓ |
For a quick, self-paced check with full manual control over the frequency, the Online Tool Store Hearing Frequency Test is a fun starting point — not a substitute for a real hearing test.