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Check your blood pressure category and understand your cardiovascular risk
Pressure when heart beats
Pressure when heart rests
| Category | Systolic | Diastolic |
|---|---|---|
| Normal | <120 | AND <80 |
| Elevated | 120-129 | AND <80 |
| Stage 1 Hypertension | 130-139 | OR 80-89 |
| Stage 2 Hypertension | ≥140 | OR ≥90 |
| Hypertensive Crisis | >180 | AND/OR >120 |
Blood pressure is the force of blood pushing against your artery walls as your heart pumps blood throughout your body. It's measured in millimeters of mercury (mmHg) and recorded as two numbers: systolic over diastolic.
The pressure in your arteries when your heart beats and pumps blood out. This is the higher of the two numbers and indicates the maximum pressure during a heartbeat.
The pressure in your arteries when your heart rests between beats. This lower number shows the minimum pressure in your arteries.
Rest quietly for 5 minutes before measuring
Sit with feet flat on floor, back supported
Support arm at heart level on a flat surface
Don't talk or move during measurement
Take 2-3 readings, 1 minute apart
Avoid caffeine/exercise 30 min before
Normal blood pressure is less than 120/80 mmHg. The top number (systolic) should be below 120, and the bottom number (diastolic) should be below 80.
See a doctor if your readings are consistently above 130/80, if you have symptoms like headaches or dizziness, or immediately if readings exceed 180/120 (hypertensive crisis).
Natural approaches include reducing sodium intake, eating a DASH diet, exercising regularly, maintaining healthy weight, limiting alcohol, managing stress, and getting adequate sleep.
Yes, stress causes temporary BP spikes and chronic stress can lead to sustained high blood pressure. Stress management techniques like meditation, deep breathing, and exercise can help.
BP naturally fluctuates based on activity, stress, caffeine, time of day (usually lower at night), and other factors. This is why multiple readings over time give a more accurate picture.