Here’s a clear, commonly used guide to normal blood pressure values by age. (These are general reference ranges, not a diagnosis.)
🩺 Normal Blood Pressure by Age
Children
- Newborn (0–1 month): 60–90 / 20–60 mmHg
- Infant (1–12 months): 80–100 / 55–65
- Toddler (1–5 years): 90–105 / 55–70
- Child (6–12 years): 95–110 / 60–75
Teenagers
- 13–18 years: 110–120 / 65–80
Adults
- 18–39 years: 110–120 / 70–80
- 40–59 years: 115–130 / 75–85
- 60+ years: 120–140 / 70–90
✅ What’s Considered “Normal” for Most Adults
- Optimal: below 120 / 80
- Normal: 120–129 / 80–84
- High-normal: 130–139 / 85–89
(Consistent readings above this may be considered high blood pressure.)
Important notes 👀
- Blood pressure naturally varies with activity, stress, time of day, and posture
- One high reading ≠ hypertension
- Doctors look at patterns over time, not one number
- Some older adults may have slightly higher “normal” targets depending on health
If you want, I can:
- Explain what systolic vs diastolic means
- Help interpret your specific reading
- Share tips to lower or maintain healthy blood pressure naturally
