Blood Pressure Categories
This chart is not intended to provide medical diagnosis. You must consult your physician to interpret the measurements.
The data in this chart is provided by the American Heart Association®.
|
Category |
Systolic (mmHg) |
Diastolic (mmHg) |
|---|---|---|
|
Normal |
< 120 |
and < 80 |
|
Elevated |
120 to 129 |
and < 80 |
|
High blood pressure, stage 1 |
130 to 139 |
or 80 to 89 |
|
High blood pressure, stage 2 |
≥ 140 |
or ≥ 90 |
|
Hypertensive crisis |
>180 |
and/or > 120 |