| Decibel Loss | Hearing Loss |
| 0-20db | Normal Hearing |
| 21-25db | Slight; problems if listening conditions are poor (i.e. a noisy party). |
| 26-40db | Mild; difficulty hearing soft or distant speech in church or theatre; may benefit from a hearing aid. |
| 41-55db | Moderate; conversation heard from 1-2metres, but understanding speech is a strain, especially with background noise; hearing aids required. |
| 56-70db | Moderately Severe; conversation must be loud and nearby; hearing aids required. |
| 71-90db | Severe; cannot hear loud speech or understand speech on the telephone; hearing aids required. |
| 91+db | Profound; some very loud sounds may be heard or felt through vibration; hearing aids required. |
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“A Hearing Loss is more noticeable than a Hearing Aid”