Blood Pressure Category
Where your reading falls on the AHA chart.
Category
Elevated
120–129 / < 80
Pulse pressure
42
mmHg (sys − dia)
Mean arterial pressure
92
mmHg ((sys + 2·dia) / 3)
All categories (ACC/AHA 2017)
- Normal: less than 120 / less than 80
- Elevated: 120–129 / less than 80
- Stage 1: 130–139 / 80–89
- Stage 2: 140+ / 90+
- Crisis: 180+ / 120+ (call your doctor)
Categories from the American College of Cardiology / American Heart Association 2017 guideline. Take readings at the same time, seated, after 5 minutes of rest. A single number does not diagnose anything. See a clinician if multiple readings are elevated.
About
Type systolic and diastolic. The tool returns the ACC/AHA 2017 category (normal, elevated, stage 1, stage 2, or crisis) plus pulse pressure and mean arterial pressure.
How to use
- Enter systolic (top).
- Enter diastolic (bottom).
- Read the category.
FAQ
Should I worry about a single high reading?+
No. Hypertension is diagnosed from multiple readings on different days. Take readings seated, after 5 minutes of rest, with feet flat. Avoid coffee and exercise for 30 minutes prior.