Normal Blood Pressure Range (Systolic and Diastolic)

Under normal circumstances, what constitutes the normal range for high (systolic) and low (diastolic) blood pressure?

Normal Blood Pressure Ranges (Systolic/Diastolic)

Diastolic pressure: 60–80 mmHg; systolic pressure: 80–130 mmHg—both fall within the normal range. Regular blood pressure monitoring allows individuals to determine their specific blood pressure values. Patients with hypertension commonly experience symptoms such as dizziness, fatigue, and palpitations. Those diagnosed with hypertension should take antihypertensive medications as prescribed and manage their blood pressure through appropriate physical activity. Some experienced clinicians assess blood pressure by palpating the pulse—a method based on the same physiological principle as standard sphygmomanometry. During pulse palpation, the clinician applies firm pressure over an artery until blood flow is occluded and pulsations cease. As pressure is gradually released, the first reappearance of pulsation corresponds to the systolic pressure. At this point, the clinician estimates the systolic pressure level by comparing the intensity of the pulse with prior clinical experience. Continued gradual release of pressure until pulsations become faint or disappear marks the onset of diastole. The generally recommended target blood pressure is 130/80 mmHg. For patients with comorbid diabetes, chronic kidney disease, or coronary artery disease, the blood pressure control target is stricter—below 120/70 mmHg.

For elderly patients with isolated systolic hypertension, the target systolic blood pressure is below 150 mmHg.