What does a normal result on a Weber test indicate?

A normal result on a Weber test indicates that sound is perceived equally in both ears. This finding suggests that there is no significant conductive or sensorineural hearing loss in either ear. The Weber test involves placing a vibrating tuning fork on the center of the forehead or the top of the head and asking the patient where the sound is heard the loudest. In a normal situation, the sound will lateralize, meaning it will be heard equally in both ears. If there were a problem with hearing in one ear, the sound would lateralize to the better ear in cases of conductive hearing loss or to the affected ear in cases of sensorineural loss. Thus, equal hearing in both ears reflects normal auditory function.