Pain Scales

Pain Intensity Numeric ratings (VAS)

0 –  1 –  2 –  3 –  4 –  5 –  6 –  7 –  8 –  9 –  10 

No Pain                               Excruciating Pain

Verbal Categorical rating scale for pain characteristics

1 – None

2 – Mild

3 – Discomforting

4 – Distressing

5 – Horrible

6 – Excruciating