How to read your audiogram

Hearing is not measured in percentages. Instead, it is measured in an arbitrary unit of loudness called the decibel. The decibel (dB, or dB HL) is a logrithmic scale. Physically, every 6 dB increase represents a doubling of sound pressure level. Perceptually, every 10 dB increase sounds twice as loud.

On this website you can learn how to read your audiogram.