
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
Blood pressure that is too low is known as Hypertension.
Systolic pressure (mm Hg) Diastolic pressure (mm Hg) Pressure Range
90 over 60 Borderline Low blood Pressure
60 over 40 Too Low Blood Pressure
50 over 33 Dangerously Low Blood Pressure
What is Classified as NORMAL Blood Pressure?
Normal Blood Pressure Range
Systolic pressure (mm Hg) Diastolic pressure (mm Hg) Pressure Range
130 over 85 High Normal Blood Pressure
120 over 80Normal Blood Pressure, Perfect
110 over 75 Low Normal Blood Pressure, Good
What is Classified as HIGH Blood Pressure?
High Blood Pressure Range
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
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