A blood pressure of 107/62 is a good reading. It falls squarely in the “normal” category, which the American Heart Association and American College of Cardiology define as below 120/80 mmHg. You’re well under the threshold for elevated blood pressure (120-129 systolic) and nowhere near stage 1 hypertension (130/80 or higher). For most adults, this is exactly where you want to be.
Where 107/62 Falls on the Scale
The 2025 AHA/ACC guidelines break adult blood pressure into four categories:
- Normal: below 120 systolic and below 80 diastolic
- Elevated: 120 to 129 systolic and below 80 diastolic
- 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 107/62, both numbers land in the normal range. Your systolic pressure (the top number, representing the force when your heart beats) is 13 points below the elevated cutoff. Your diastolic pressure (the bottom number, reflecting pressure between beats) is 18 points below the elevated threshold. This reading suggests your cardiovascular system is working efficiently without placing excess strain on your blood vessels.
Why This Reading Is Common in Fit, Healthy People
If you exercise regularly, a reading like 107/62 is especially expected. Research comparing competitive master athletes to the general population found that athletes had systolic pressure roughly 8% lower and diastolic pressure about 4% lower than average adults. Only 8% of athletes in the study were classified as hypertensive, compared to 17% in the general population. A stronger, more efficient heart pumps blood with less effort per beat, which naturally produces lower resting readings.
Women also tend to run lower than men. Average resting blood pressure for Australian women in one large dataset was 119/76, while men averaged 126/77. A reading of 107/62 in a younger woman is perfectly routine.
A Note on Your Diastolic Number
Your diastolic reading of 62 is healthy, but it’s worth understanding why the bottom number matters. Diastolic pressure reflects the blood flow reaching your heart muscle and organs between beats. Research published in The Journal of Clinical Hypertension found that a diastolic pressure below 60 (in people not taking blood pressure medication) was associated with a 30% higher risk of death from all causes compared to those with diastolic readings between 70 and 80.
At 62, you’re above that threshold, so this isn’t a concern. But if your diastolic consistently dips below 60 in future readings, it’s worth mentioning to your doctor, particularly if you notice symptoms like lightheadedness or fatigue. The risk appears tied to reduced blood flow to the heart muscle itself, not just a low number on a monitor.
When a Low-Normal Reading Deserves Attention
Blood pressure below 90/60 is generally considered hypotension, and 107/62 is well above that line. The number alone doesn’t tell the whole story, though. What matters alongside the reading is how you feel. If you have no symptoms, a low-normal reading like this typically needs no treatment at all.
Symptoms that would make a low-normal reading worth investigating include frequent dizziness or lightheadedness (especially when standing up), blurred vision, unusual fatigue, difficulty concentrating, or fainting. If you experience these regularly, keeping a log of when they happen and what you were doing at the time can help a clinician spot patterns. Dehydration, skipping meals, or prolonged standing can all temporarily push blood pressure lower and trigger these symptoms even in people whose baseline reading is normal.
Make Sure Your Reading Is Accurate
A single blood pressure reading is a snapshot, not a diagnosis. Several common factors can skew the number you see on a home monitor or at the doctor’s office.
Cuff size is one of the biggest sources of error. A cuff that’s too large for your arm can produce a falsely low reading, while one that’s too small inflates the number. Most home monitors come with a standard cuff designed for arm circumferences between about 22 and 32 centimeters. If your arm is outside that range, you’ll need a different size. The cuff’s indicator markings should align properly when wrapped around your upper arm.
Arm position also makes a difference. Your arm should be supported at heart level with your palm facing up. If you’re sitting on an exam table with your arm dangling, the reading can shift by several points in either direction. Sit in a chair with your back supported, feet flat on the floor, and rest quietly for five minutes before measuring. Avoid caffeine, food, and exercise for at least 30 minutes beforehand, and empty your bladder first.
For the most reliable picture, take two or three readings a minute apart and average them. Doing this at different times of day over a week gives you a much more accurate baseline than any single measurement.