How to Calculate Hearing Age
What is Hearing Age?
Hearing age estimates the age of your auditory system based on the highest frequency you can perceive. High-frequency hearing loss (presbycusis) begins in the late 20s and progresses with age.
Step-by-Step Guide
- 1Young adults: up to 20,000 Hz
- 2By age 30: most cannot hear above 18,000 Hz
- 3By age 50: ~14,000 Hz · age 60: ~12,000 Hz · age 70+: ~8,000 Hz
Worked Examples
Input
Can hear up to 12,000 Hz
Result
Hearing age ≈ 50–60 years
Regardless of chronological age
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