Your blood pressure reading is usually given as the systolic blood pressure number over the diastolic blood pressure number, such as 138/72. Normal blood pressure for adults is defined as a systolic pressure of less than 120 and a diastolic pressure of less than 80. This is stated as 120/80.
Low Blood Pressure Range
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Blood pressure that is too low is known as Hypertension.
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Systolic pressure (mm Hg) Diastolic pressure (mm Hg) Pressure Range
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90 over 60 Borderline Low blood Pressure
60 over 40 Too Low Blood Pressure
50 over 33 Dangerously Low Blood Pressure
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What is Classified as NORMAL Blood Pressure?
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Normal Blood Pressure Range
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Systolic pressure (mm Hg) Diastolic pressure (mm Hg) Pressure Range
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130 over 85 High Normal Blood Pressure
120 over 80Normal Blood Pressure, Perfect
110 over 75 Low Normal Blood Pressure, Good
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What is Classified as HIGH Blood Pressure?
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High Blood Pressure Range
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If one or both numbers are usually high, you have high blood pressure (Hypertension).
Systolic pressure (mm Hg)Diastolic pressure (mm Hg)Stages of High Blood Pressure
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210 over 120 Stage 4 Hypertension - Seek Immediate Emergency Medical Attention
180 over 110 Stage 3 Hypertension - Seek Immediate Emergency Medical Attention
160 over 100 Stage 2 Hypertension - Seek Medical Help
140 over 90 Stage 1 Hypertension
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