What is the typical result of a normal Weber test?

In a normal Weber test, sound lateralizes to both ears equally, indicating that both ears have equal sensitivity to the tuning fork's vibrations. This result signifies that there is no significant conductive or sensorineural hearing loss present in either ear.

During the test, a tuning fork is struck and placed on the midline of the skull. If the sound is perceived equally in both ears, it suggests that the auditory pathways and cochlea in both ears are functioning properly. Any deviation from this result, such as sound lateralizing towards one ear or being louder in one ear, would suggest the possibility of an underlying hearing issue in the other ear.

Thus, the result from the Weber test gives a critical insight into the integrity of auditory function and helps clinicians differentiate between different types of hearing loss.