ENT• Updated 21 October 2026
Hearing Test (Audiometry)
A test that measures how well you hear different sounds.
Results: Immediately
Quick Summary
Primary Purpose
To diagnose hearing loss and its type.
What It Measures
Quietest sounds heard at different pitches.
Preparation
No preparation.
Overview
You wear headphones and respond when you hear beeps.
Results are shown on an audiogram.
What It Measures
Hearing thresholds
Across pitches.
Type of loss
Conductive or sensorineural.
How It's Performed
- 01
Booth
Sit in a quiet room.
- 02
Test
Press a button when you hear a tone.
- 03
Done
About 20–30 minutes.
Sources and further reading
Last updated 21 October 2026. For more detail, see these trusted health organisations.
- Hearing Tests for Adults(opens in a new tab) · MedlinePlus, US National Library of Medicine
- Hearing tests(opens in a new tab) · NHS