Degrees of Hearing Loss
On this scale a whisper is about 10dB, an ordinary voice 60 dB, a shout about 90 dB, and discomfort is felt when sound reaches 120 dB.

Profoundly Deaf: 105 dB(or greater) hearing level

Severely Deaf: 90-105 dB hearing level

Borderline Severely Hard of Hearing to Severely Deaf: 75-90 dB hearing level

Severely Hard of Hearing: 60-75 dB hearing level

Moderately Hard of Hearing: 40-60 dB hearing level

Mildly Hard of Hearing: 25-40 dB hearing level

Normal Hearing: 25-0 (or better)hearing level

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