❤️Resting Heart Rate Calculator
Enter a resting pulse you measured to see which standard range it falls into — normal, low, or high — with age and fitness context. A reference, not a diagnosis.
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Find your pulse on your wrist or neck. Pick a duration, press Start, then count beats until the timer ends.
How many beats did you count?
Count your pulse at rest — sit quietly for 5 minutes first. This tool categorises your reading; it cannot measure your heart rate.
Resting Heart Rate Reference Chart
| Category | Range (bpm) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
Bradycardia (Low) | Below 60 | Often normal in fit people / athletes (40–60 range) |
Normal | 60–100 | Lower end often reflects better cardiovascular fitness |
Tachycardia (High) | Above 100 | Discuss with a clinician, especially if symptomatic |
Source: American Heart Association, Cleveland Clinic — general reference only, not a diagnosis tool.
| Age | Normal range (bpm) |
|---|---|
| Under 1 year | 80–160 |
| 1–2 years | 80–130 |
| 3–4 years | 80–120 |
| 5–9 years | 65–110 |
| 10–12 years | 60–110 |
| 13–17 years | 60–100 |
Source: Cleveland Clinic, Healthline — general reference only. Children's heart rates are naturally higher and decrease with age.
This tool categorises a resting heart rate you counted yourself — it cannot measure your heart rate. Categories are a general reference based on standard published ranges (AHA/Cleveland Clinic) and are not a diagnosis. A single reading varies with caffeine, stress, activity, sleep, and time of day and is not conclusive on its own. A resting heart rate below 60 bpm is often completely normal in fit people and athletes — do not assume it is a problem without symptoms. A rate consistently above 100 bpm or any reading accompanied by chest pain, shortness of breath, dizziness, fainting, or palpitations warrants medical advice — urgently if symptoms are severe. Never start, stop, or change medication or treatment based on this tool — speak with a doctor.
Free Resting Heart Rate Calculator
What does your resting heart rate mean? Our free Resting Heart Rate Calculator helps you find out. Count your pulse while you're calm and at rest — the built-in count helper can turn a 15- or 30-second count into beats per minute — then see which standard range your rate falls into and what that generally indicates.
For most adults a resting heart rate of 60–100 bpm is considered normal, and a lower rate within that range often reflects good cardiovascular fitness — many athletes sit comfortably below 60. The tool explains the categories with that context and clearly notes when a rate alongside symptoms might be worth discussing with a doctor. It's a reference for understanding your numbers, not a diagnosis or a substitute for medical care.
Simply enter your resting pulse to see its category instantly. No sign-up, no downloads, no limits. For anything about your heart or symptoms, please speak with a doctor. Learn more in the FAQ or About pages.