Elderly blood pressure chart by age: is my reading normal?
Enter your two numbers. See your zone on a large chart, in plain words. For seniors 65+ and their carers.
Your result appears here
Type the two numbers from the blood pressure monitor, then press the blue button. You will see exactly where the reading sits on the chart.
This reading is very high
Your reading
What the colours mean
- Normal: Below 120 and below 80
- Elevated: 120–129 and below 80
- Stage 1 high blood pressure: 130–139 or 80–89
- Stage 2 high blood pressure: 140 or higher or 90 or higher
- Severe high blood pressure: Above 180 and/or above 120
- Low: below 90 on top or below 60 on the bottom
- Non-elevated: Below 120 and below 70
- Elevated: 120–139 or 70–89
- High blood pressure (hypertension): 140 or higher or 90 or higher
- Low: below 90 on top or below 60 on the bottom
For your age
Get emergency care now if
a very high reading comes with chest pain, shortness of breath, a severe headache, changes in vision, or weakness, or if someone faints.
Normal does not change with age.
A higher reading is not “normal for your age”. The categories are the same at every adult age. What changes:
The target
Doctors set personal targets for frail or care-home seniors to avoid falls.
Low readings
Low readings matter more in later life: falls and dizziness.
Standing up
Pressure can drop on standing. Try the standing check.
Made to be used, not just read
Morning and evening log
Save readings in your browser. 7-day average and chart.
Standing check
Sitting vs standing: is the drop one doctors watch for?
Large-print chart
One page for the fridge, with room for your doctor’s target.
How to measure at home
Five steps to a reading you can trust.
Doctor report
One page: recent readings and averages.
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About this elderly blood pressure chart
A free, interactive elderly blood pressure chart for adults 65+ and their carers. Enter the top and bottom numbers from your home monitor and see your zone at once, in large type, with the name of every zone in words as well as colour. No download. No account. No cost.
How to use the senior blood pressure chart
Sit quietly for five minutes, rest your arm at heart level and use the right cuff size. See how to measure at home. Then:
- Enter the top number (systolic).
- Enter the bottom number (diastolic).
- Read the result. If the numbers fall in different zones, the higher zone counts.
- Save it to your morning and evening log for a seven-day average.
New to the two numbers? Read how to read an elderly blood pressure reading.
Elderly blood pressure chart by age
The elderly blood pressure chart by age is the same at 70, 80 or 90: below 120/80 is normal. “Normal for your age” is a myth. What changes is the doctor’s target for frail or older adults, and the risk from low readings. See blood pressure by age.
Looking for an elderly blood pressure chart by age and height? Height charts are for children. For adults, height only affects cuff size. Read why.
The elderly blood pressure range
The elderly blood pressure range in brief: below 90/60 low, below 120/80 normal, 120–129 and under 80 elevated, 130–139 or 80–89 stage 1 high, 140/90 or more stage 2 high. Full table: elderly blood pressure range guide.
UK, NHS and Singapore
Using an elderly blood pressure chart for the UK or from the NHS? The NHS calls 90/60 to under 120/80 ideal, and 140/90 in clinic (135/85 at home) high. NICE targets are under 140/90 below age 80 and under 150/90 at 80+. See the UK and NHS guide. Readers in Singapore: Singapore guide for seniors.
Elderly blood pressure too low?
A reading below about 90/60, with dizziness, blurred vision, confusion or a fall, needs attention. Sit or lie down, sip water unless your doctor limits fluids, and call your doctor. Never change medicine yourself. Read elderly blood pressure too low, or try the standing blood pressure check.
More than a chart
Keep a log, print a large-print chart for the fridge, learn the colours in senior blood pressure chart explained, or browse the blood pressure blog.
Where the numbers come from
Thresholds follow the 2025 AHA/ACC (US) and 2024 ESC (Europe) guidelines. See medical review and sources. This chart gives no treatment advice or personal targets. It helps you talk to your doctor. Spot a mistake? Contact us.
Common questions
Does normal blood pressure go up as I get older?
No. The blood pressure categories are the same for every adult, at every age. What can differ for older adults is the target a doctor sets, especially for people who are frail or in care, and the extra risk from low blood pressure and dizziness on standing.
What is a good blood pressure for a 70 year old?
Normal is below 120 on top and below 80 on the bottom, the same as at any adult age. For treatment, the 2025 US guideline aims for below 130/80 for most adults including those 65 and over, and your doctor may set a different target for you.
Why is only my top number high?
Arteries tend to stiffen with age, so the top number often rises while the bottom number stays steady. This is called isolated systolic hypertension. It still counts and is worth showing your doctor.
Is a low reading a problem?
It can be, for older adults. Readings below about 90/60 can cause dizziness and falls. If you feel faint or unwell, sit or lie down and call your doctor. Do not change any medicine yourself.
Can I use this for my parent?
Yes. Enter their readings, tick any boxes that apply to them, and save to the log. You can print a one-page report to bring to the doctor.
What is the new blood pressure guideline for seniors?
The 2025 US AHA/ACC guideline keeps the same categories for all adults and aims for below 130/80 for most people, including those 65 and over. The 2024 European (ESC) guideline adds an “elevated” band of 120–139 over 70–89. Targets for frail older adults are set individually by their doctor.
Can a very healthy person have high blood pressure?
Yes. Family history, salt intake, stress, stiffening arteries with age and “white coat” effects at the clinic can all raise readings in people who look and feel fit. High blood pressure often has no symptoms, so measuring is the only way to know.