Adult resting heart-rate reference
Compare one resting pulse with the common AHA adult reference of 60–100 beats per minute.
How to use it
- Confirm the pulse was taken at rest while calm and feeling well.
- Enter the number of beats counted over one minute.
- Review factors and symptoms that make one reading unsuitable for diagnosis or medication decisions.
Important limitation
This is not an exercise target, rhythm assessment or medication guide. Sudden unusual readings with concerning symptoms need urgent medical assessment.
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Reviewed 2026-09-23; next review 2026-12-23.
The AHA resting conditions, 60–100 bpm reference, influencing factors and urgent symptom message have been checked. This is not rhythm or medication guidance.
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The AHA resting conditions, 60–100 bpm reference, influencing factors and urgent symptom message have been checked. This is not rhythm or medication guidance.