A blood pressure of 107/76 mmHg 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. Both your top number (107) and bottom number (76) sit comfortably within the healthy range, well above the low blood pressure threshold of 90/60.
Where 107/76 Falls on the Chart
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 107/76, both numbers land in the normal range. You’re 13 points below the elevated threshold on the top number and 4 points below it on the bottom number. The treatment goal for all adults, including those already managing high blood pressure, is to get below 130/80. You’re already well past that target.
Why This Reading Is Close to Ideal
Research consistently shows that lower blood pressure, down to a point, means less cardiovascular risk. The landmark SPRINT trial, which followed over 9,300 adults with elevated cardiovascular risk, found that pushing systolic pressure below 120 reduced death from cardiovascular causes by 43% and heart failure by 38% compared to a target of below 140. Your systolic reading of 107 sits in that lower, more protective range naturally.
That said, the benefits of low blood pressure apply to people whose numbers are naturally in this range. These findings don’t mean that forcing blood pressure down with multiple medications produces the same benefit. In frail elderly adults, for example, aggressive drug treatment pushing systolic below 130 was associated with worse outcomes. The key distinction is that a naturally low reading like 107/76 in someone who feels fine is a sign of good cardiovascular health, not a concern.
Is 107 Too Low?
No. Low blood pressure, or hypotension, is defined as a reading below 90/60 mmHg. Your systolic pressure of 107 is 17 points above that cutoff, and your diastolic of 76 is well above 60. Most health professionals only consider blood pressure “too low” when it causes symptoms like dizziness, lightheadedness, or fainting. A sudden drop of just 20 points in systolic pressure can trigger those symptoms, so context matters more than the number alone. If you feel normal at 107/76, this reading reflects healthy circulation.
What Your Pulse Pressure Shows
Pulse pressure is the gap between your top and bottom numbers. For a reading of 107/76, that’s 31 mmHg. The typical pulse pressure is around 40 mmHg. A pulse pressure is considered narrow (and potentially worth discussing with a provider) when it drops below one-quarter of the systolic number. One-quarter of 107 is about 27. Your pulse pressure of 31 clears that threshold, so it’s on the lower side of normal but not in a concerning range.
A very narrow pulse pressure can sometimes signal reduced heart output or other circulatory issues, but at 31, you’re within acceptable limits. If you notice your pulse pressure consistently dropping below that one-quarter mark on repeated readings, it would be worth mentioning at your next checkup.
What the Two Numbers Mean
The top number (systolic) measures the force of blood against your artery walls when your heart contracts and pumps. The bottom number (diastolic) measures that pressure between beats, while the heart fills with blood. Both numbers matter, though systolic pressure becomes a more important predictor of heart disease risk after age 50.
Your diastolic reading of 76 is healthy. Some researchers have raised questions about whether pushing diastolic pressure below 70, 65, or 60 through treatment could cause problems, particularly in older adults. But a natural diastolic of 76 is in a comfortable zone, far from any of those lower boundaries.
Getting an Accurate Reading
A single blood pressure reading is a snapshot. Your numbers fluctuate throughout the day based on activity, stress, caffeine, hydration, and even the position of your arm. To get a reliable picture, take readings at the same time of day, sitting quietly for five minutes beforehand, with your arm supported at heart level. Two or three readings taken a minute apart, averaged together, give you the most accurate result.
If 107/76 is your typical reading across multiple measurements, you’re in excellent shape. Even if it occasionally drifts a few points higher or lower, you have a wide margin before reaching either elevated blood pressure or hypotension territory.