Here’s what the hearing levels mean:
Decibel Level (dB) | Hearing Range | What It Means |
0-20 dB | Normal Hearing | Can hear most soft sounds clearly. |
21-40 dB | Mild Hearing Loss | Trouble hearing soft sounds or distant speech. |
41-55 dB | Moderate Hearing Loss | Difficulty hearing conversational speech. |
56-70 dB | Moderately Severe Hearing Loss | Cannot hear normal conversation without aids. |
71-90 dB | Severe Hearing Loss | Hears only loud sounds (e.g., shouting) |
91+ dB | Profound Hearing Loss | Hears very little; often relies on visual/tactile cues. |