Blood pressure values

Enter your systolic (top) and diastolic (bottom) readings taken at rest: instantly see which category they fall into, with the full reference table.

CategorySystolic (mmHg)Diastolic (mmHg)
Optimal< 120and < 80
Normal120–129and/or 80–84
High-normal130–139and/or 85–89
Grade 1 hypertension140–159and/or 90–99
Grade 2 hypertension160–179and/or 100–109
Grade 3 hypertension≥ 180and/or ≥ 110

How to read it

The classification (European ESC/ESH guidelines for office measurements) assigns the category based on the worse of the two values. Measure at rest, seated for 5 minutes, and average 2-3 readings.

Warning

A single high reading does not diagnose hypertension: averages over several days are what matter. This tool is informational only and does not replace your doctor.