TEQ

Empathy test

How well do you read and share what others feel? A validated empathy measure.

Start the test — it's free

Empathy is measurable — and it varies more than people assume. This free empathy test uses the Toronto Empathy Questionnaire (TEQ), a validated measure of how readily you notice, share, and respond to what other people feel.

Sixteen quick questions give you an instant, private result in plain language. Useful on its own, and even more interesting alongside an emotional intelligence or Big Five result — empathy is one facet of how you connect, not the whole picture.

Common questions

Is low empathy a disorder?

No — empathy is a normally distributed trait. The result explains what higher and lower scores tend to look like day to day.

Is this test free?

Yes. You can take the preview for free with no account. Sign in to unlock the full result and track it over time.

How long does it take?

About 4 minutes — sixteen questions.