❤️ Based on AHA Guidelines 2023
Blood Pressure Checker
Check your blood pressure category instantly using the latest American Heart Association guidelines. Enter your systolic and diastolic values to get your BP category, risk level, and personalized health tips.
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Systolic
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Diastolic
mmHg
Unit
mmHg
The pressure when your heart beats and pumps blood.
Please enter systolic between 60–250 mmHg.
mmHg
The pressure when your heart rests between beats.
Please enter diastolic between 40–150 mmHg.
bpm
Blood Pressure Reading
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📊 AHA Blood Pressure Categories
💡 Health Tips for Your Category
Blood Pressure Categories (AHA 2023)
| Category | Systolic | Diastolic |
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| 🟢 Normal | < 120 mmHg | < 80 mmHg |
| 🟡 Elevated | 120–129 mmHg | < 80 mmHg |
| 🟠 High BP Stage 1 | 130–139 mmHg | 80–89 mmHg |
| 🔴 High BP Stage 2 | ≥ 140 mmHg | ≥ 90 mmHg |
| 🚨 Hypertensive Crisis | > 180 mmHg | > 120 mmHg |
How to Use the Blood Pressure Checker
1
Measure Your Blood Pressure
Sit quietly for 5 minutes before measuring. Use a calibrated BP monitor on your upper arm.
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Enter Systolic (Upper Number)
This is the higher number — the pressure when your heart beats.
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Enter Diastolic (Lower Number)
The lower number — pressure when your heart rests between beats.
4
Add Heart Rate (Optional)
Include your pulse for a more complete cardiovascular picture.
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Tap Check Blood Pressure
Get your AHA category, risk level, all categories highlighted, and health tips instantly.
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Review Your Tips
Personalized health tips based on your specific BP category.
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Copy & Share
Copy results to share with your doctor or keep for your health records.
Frequently Asked Questions
According to the AHA, normal blood pressure is below 120/80 mmHg. Elevated BP is 120–129/<80. Stage 1 hypertension is 130–139/80–89 mmHg. Stage 2 is ≥140/90. A single reading doesn't diagnose hypertension — your doctor takes multiple readings over time.
Common causes include: high sodium diet, physical inactivity, obesity, excessive alcohol, smoking, stress, age, family history, and underlying conditions like kidney disease or sleep apnea. For most people, lifestyle changes — reducing salt, increasing exercise, managing weight, and limiting alcohol — significantly lower BP.
See a doctor if your readings are consistently in Stage 1 (≥130/80) or above. Seek immediate emergency care if your BP exceeds 180/120 (hypertensive crisis), especially with symptoms like chest pain, shortness of breath, vision changes, or severe headache. This calculator is for informational use only — not a substitute for medical advice.