A blood pressure of 106/64 is a good reading. It falls squarely within the normal range and is actually associated with better long-term cardiovascular health than readings closer to the upper end of normal. You have no reason for concern based on this number alone.
Where 106/64 Falls on the Scale
The American Heart Association defines normal blood pressure as below 120/80. The 2025 joint guidelines from the AHA and American College of Cardiology reaffirm this threshold. Here’s how the full scale breaks down:
- Normal: below 120 systolic and below 80 diastolic
- Elevated: 120 to 129 systolic with diastolic still below 80
- Stage 1 hypertension: 130 to 139 systolic or 80 to 89 diastolic
- Stage 2 hypertension: 140 or higher systolic or 90 or higher diastolic
At 106/64, both your numbers sit comfortably in the normal category. Low blood pressure, or hypotension, isn’t diagnosed until a reading drops to 90/60 or below. Your reading is well above that line.
Lower Normal Is Actually Better
People sometimes worry that a reading in the low 100s is “too low,” but the research shows the opposite. A study highlighted by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute tracked cardiovascular events across different levels of normal blood pressure. The results were striking: among people with systolic pressure between 100 and 109 (the range your reading falls in), about 4 in 1,000 experienced a heart attack or stroke over 10 years. For those in the 120 to 129 range, still technically “normal,” that number jumped to 8.3 per 1,000.
The study also found that people with lower normal readings had less plaque buildup in their arteries, a key driver of heart disease. The average blood pressure among participants with the lowest heart disease risk was 111/67, remarkably close to your 106/64. In short, your reading puts you in a favorable position for long-term heart health.
When a Low-Normal Reading Deserves Attention
A blood pressure of 106/64 is only a problem if it comes with symptoms. Some people naturally run on the lower side and feel perfectly fine. Others, especially if their pressure has dropped from a previously higher baseline, may notice lightheadedness or dizziness when standing up, blurry vision, weakness, fatigue, or confusion. These are signs of orthostatic hypotension, a temporary drop in pressure that happens when you change position.
Mild dehydration is one of the most common triggers for these symptoms. If you’re noticing any of them, drinking more water and standing up slowly are simple first steps. But if you feel fine at 106/64, there’s nothing to fix.
Making Sure Your Reading Is Accurate
A single reading can be influenced by how and when you measured it. For the most reliable result, sit quietly for three to five minutes before taking your blood pressure. Plant your feet flat on the floor, support your back against a chair, and rest your arm on a table at heart height with your palm facing up. Place the cuff on bare skin, about one inch above the bend of your elbow, snug enough that only two fingertips fit under the top edge.
Stay still and silent while the monitor runs. If you want to double-check, wait one to two minutes and take a second reading. Clinical guidelines recommend averaging two or more readings taken on two or more occasions to get a reliable baseline. One reading of 106/64 is reassuring. Consistent readings in that range are even more so.
Who Typically Sees Readings Like This
A blood pressure around 106/64 is common in younger adults, people who exercise regularly, and those who maintain a healthy weight. Endurance athletes often have resting blood pressures in the low-normal range because their hearts pump blood more efficiently. During pregnancy, readings at or below 120/80 are considered normal, and many pregnant women see temporary dips into this territory during the second trimester before pressure rises again later.
If you’re taking blood pressure medication and consistently landing at 106/64 without symptoms, that generally reflects well-managed treatment rather than overmedication. The goal of treatment is to bring readings into the normal range, and yours is there.