Blood Pressure Checker

Enter your blood pressure reading to see your category (normal, elevated, high stage 1/2, crisis) based on American Heart Association guidelines with health advice.

enter your BP reading
Systolic (top number) mmHg
Diastolic (bottom number) mmHg
Result (click to copy)

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the blood pressure numbers mean?
Systolic (top number): pressure when your heart beats and pumps blood. Diastolic (bottom number): pressure between heartbeats when the heart rests. Normal is below 120/80 mmHg. Written as systolic/diastolic.
What is high blood pressure (hypertension)?
Stage 1 hypertension: 130-139/80-89. Stage 2: 140+/90+. Hypertension is called a 'silent killer' because it usually has no symptoms but damages blood vessels, the heart, kidneys, and brain over time if untreated.
How can I lower blood pressure naturally?
Regular aerobic exercise (150 min/week). Reduce sodium to under 2,300mg/day. DASH diet (fruits, vegetables, whole grains). Limit alcohol. Quit smoking. Manage stress. Maintain healthy weight. These can lower BP by 4-10 mmHg each.