Your Hearing Number is a score that represents how well you hear sounds across different frequencies using the 4-frequency pure-tone average (PTA4). PTA4 is one of the methods professionals use to measure hearing.

You’ll get two Hearing Numbers, one for your right ear and one for your left, since hearing ability can differ between the two.

The PTA4 defines these general categories as follows:

• Mild: Hearing Number between 20 and 34
• Moderate: Hearing Number between 35 and 49
• Moderate-Severe: Hearing Number between 50 and 64
• Severe: Hearing Number between 65 and 79

As you can see:

A lower Hearing Number (closer to 1) indicates better hearing.

A higher Hearing Number may indicate some level of hearing difficulty.

You know what 20/20 vision means and why tracking your blood pressure matters. Your Hearing Number is just as important! It helps you understand your hearing health and its impact on your overall well-being. Good hearing keeps you connected to the world around you, supports social interactions, and helps prevent isolation. It also reduces the risk of issues such as cognitive decline, mental fatigue, and stress that can come from hearing problems.

Your Hearing Number can offer:

• Quick, understandable feedback.
  
• Baseline for comparison. Repeat the test over time to see whether your hearing is staying stable, improving, or deteriorating.
  
• Guidance for next steps. Depending on your score, we can recommend whether you should schedule a professional hearing assessment, adopt protection measures, or explore hearing device options. Contact us to find a provider near you. We can also check if you have hearing care coverage!
  
• Raises awareness. Too many people delay seeking help! Seeing a concrete number can make it more real and prompt you to act sooner.