What blood pressure reading is considered normal?

The American Heart Association considers a reading below 120/80 mmHg normal. Readings above that fall into elevated, stage 1, stage 2, or crisis categories.

Blood pressure checker

See where a reading falls on the American Heart Association scale.

Systolic (top number, mmHg)

Diastolic (bottom number, mmHg)

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AHA scale: Normal <120/80 · Elevated 120–129/<80 · High stage 1 130–139/80–89 · High stage 2 140–179/90–119 · Crisis >180/>120

One reading isn't the full story

Blood pressure naturally shifts through the day with stress, caffeine, posture, and activity. Clinicians typically want several readings, taken at rest and on different days, before drawing conclusions — especially before any diagnosis.

This tool is informational only. A crisis-range reading (>180/>120) with symptoms like chest pain or shortness of breath needs immediate medical attention.

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