A blood pressure of 107/60 is a good reading. It falls within the normal range, which is defined as below 120/80 mmHg. For most people, this number reflects a healthy cardiovascular system with no cause for concern.
That said, a diastolic reading of 60 sits right at the lower boundary of what’s considered normal, so it’s worth understanding what that means and when a low-normal reading might deserve attention.
Where 107/60 Falls on the Scale
The 2025 guidelines from the American Heart Association and American College of Cardiology classify adult blood pressure into four categories:
- 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 107/60, both numbers land comfortably in the normal category. Your systolic pressure (the top number, reflecting the force when your heart beats) is well below the 120 threshold. Your diastolic pressure (the bottom number, reflecting pressure between beats) is above the 60 cutoff that separates normal from low. Clinically, blood pressure below 90/60 is classified as hypotension. You’re above both of those floors.
Why the Diastolic of 60 Is Worth Noting
Some clinical definitions flag a diastolic reading under 60 as potentially hypotensive. At exactly 60, you’re at the lower edge of normal. This isn’t a problem on its own, but it does mean a small drop, whether from dehydration, standing up quickly, or skipping a meal, could temporarily push you into low territory.
The key question is whether you feel fine. Blood pressure numbers are only half the picture. If you have no symptoms, a diastolic of 60 is simply your body’s normal operating pressure. Many healthy people live with diastolic readings in the low 60s their entire lives without issues.
Symptoms That Would Change the Picture
A reading of 107/60 only becomes a concern if it comes with symptoms of low blood pressure. Watch for lightheadedness or dizziness when you stand up, blurry vision, unusual fatigue or weakness, feeling faint, or confusion. These are hallmarks of orthostatic hypotension, a condition where blood pressure drops too much when you change position.
Even mild dehydration can trigger these symptoms in someone whose baseline blood pressure already runs low. If you notice them regularly, it’s worth tracking your readings at different times of day and in different positions (sitting versus standing) to see if there’s a pattern.
Who Tends to Run Low-Normal
Physically active people often have blood pressure readings like yours. Exercise improves how blood vessels relax and reduces the resistance your heart has to pump against. Research on competitive master athletes found that their systolic pressure averaged about 8% lower than the general population’s, with diastolic pressure about 4% lower. Nearly half of female athletes in one large study had readings in the normal range, compared to about a third of the general population. Endurance athletes in particular had less than half the odds of developing high blood pressure compared to sedentary people of the same age.
Younger adults and women also tend to have lower baseline readings. In pregnancy, blood pressure naturally dips during the second trimester, with average readings for first-time mothers around 112/65 at 12 weeks, dropping even further around weeks 17 to 20 before rising again in late pregnancy. A reading of 107/60 during pregnancy would be unremarkable, though any sudden change in either direction matters more than any single number.
Getting an Accurate Reading
Before you put too much weight on any single measurement, make sure you’re measuring correctly. Small errors in technique can shift your reading by 5 to 15 points in either direction.
Sit quietly for three to five minutes before taking a reading. Don’t talk or move around during that rest period. Rest your arm on a flat surface like a desk so the middle of the cuff lines up with the center of your chest. Don’t hold your arm up yourself, because the muscle effort will raise your reading. Place the bottom edge of the cuff about two to three centimeters above the crease of your elbow, directly over the artery. The cuff should be snug enough that one finger slides under easily but two fingers feel tight.
A single reading is just a snapshot. Blood pressure fluctuates throughout the day based on stress, caffeine, hydration, posture, and even whether your bladder is full. If you’re curious about your true baseline, take readings at the same time each day for a week and look at the average.
What This Means for Older Adults
If you’re over 65, 107/60 is still within normal limits, but the context shifts slightly. A large NIH-funded trial called SPRINT found that bringing systolic pressure below 120 in adults over 50 significantly reduced cardiovascular events and death. So the top number looks protective. The concern for older adults is more about the diastolic side: as arteries stiffen with age, the gap between systolic and diastolic can widen, and a diastolic that runs too low may reduce blood flow to the heart between beats. At 60, you’re at the normal boundary, not below it, but it’s something to mention at a routine checkup if you’re in an older age group or take blood pressure medication.
For most people reading this, though, a blood pressure of 107/60 is the kind of number your heart would thank you for. It suggests low cardiovascular strain and, in the absence of symptoms, nothing that needs fixing.