A blood pressure of 110 over 60 is not low blood pressure. According to the 2025 guidelines from the American Heart Association, any reading with a systolic (top number) below 120 and a diastolic (bottom number) below 80 falls squarely in the “Normal” category. At 110/60, both of your numbers land well within that range.
That said, the answer gets more nuanced depending on your age, your symptoms, and how that diastolic number of 60 trends over time. Here’s what matters.
Where 110/60 Falls on the Scale
Blood pressure is measured in two numbers. The top number (systolic) reflects the force when your heart pumps. The bottom number (diastolic) reflects the pressure between beats, when your heart relaxes. The AHA’s current categories look like this:
- Normal: below 120/80
- 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
There’s no official cutoff for “too low” in these guidelines. Most healthcare professionals consider blood pressure too low only when it causes symptoms. A reading of 110/60 with no symptoms is, by every standard measure, healthy.
Why It Feels Low to Some People
Blood pressure is relative to your baseline. If your usual reading runs around 130/80 and it suddenly drops to 110/60, that 20-point swing in systolic pressure can cause dizziness, lightheadedness, or even fainting. Context matters more than the number alone.
Symptoms of blood pressure that’s genuinely too low for your body include blurred or fading vision, dizziness, fatigue, trouble concentrating, nausea, and fainting. If you’re reading 110/60 on your home monitor and feel perfectly fine, there is nothing to worry about.
The Diastolic Number Deserves Attention
While 60 is within normal range, it sits right at the edge of a threshold that researchers pay attention to, particularly in older adults. Your coronary arteries, the ones feeding your heart muscle, receive their blood supply during the diastolic phase, when the heart relaxes between beats. Unlike most arteries, they don’t fill when the heart pumps. They fill when it rests.
Research from the University of Alabama at Birmingham identified a pattern called “isolated diastolic hypotension,” where the diastolic pressure drops below 60 while the systolic stays above 100. In older adults, this pattern was linked to an increased risk of developing heart failure over time, likely because chronically low diastolic pressure means the heart muscle itself receives less blood and oxygen.
At exactly 60, you’re not in that zone. But if your diastolic regularly dips into the mid-50s or lower, and especially if you’re over 60 years old, that’s worth tracking and mentioning to your doctor. Older adults with diastolic readings consistently below 60 tend to experience more fatigue, dizziness, and falls.
Who Commonly Reads Around 110/60
Plenty of healthy people live at this blood pressure. Athletes tend to have lower resting blood pressure because their hearts pump more efficiently. In a study of nearly 2,900 athletes under age 36, the average blood pressure for women was 116/71 and for men was 123/73. A reading of 110/60 in an active person is entirely unremarkable.
Pregnancy also shifts blood pressure downward. In a typical pregnancy, blood pressure gradually decreases and reaches its lowest point around 28 weeks before trending back toward pre-pregnancy levels before delivery. A reading of 110/60 during the second trimester is common and expected.
Younger adults, particularly women, frequently run systolic pressures in the low 100s with no health consequences. If you’ve always been in this range and feel well, your body is simply efficient at circulating blood.
What Can Push Blood Pressure Lower
If 110/60 is lower than your usual reading, a few common factors could explain it. Dehydration is one of the most frequent culprits, since lower fluid volume means less pressure in your blood vessels. Not eating enough, particularly skipping meals, can have a similar effect. Some medications for high blood pressure, heart conditions, or depression lower blood pressure as either their intended effect or a side effect.
Standing up quickly after sitting or lying down can also temporarily drop your blood pressure. This is called orthostatic hypotension, and it’s especially common in older adults. If you feel lightheaded when you stand, that momentary dip may be pulling your pressure well below the 110/60 you measured while sitting.
Making Sure Your Reading Is Accurate
A single reading can be misleading. The American Heart Association recommends a consistent routine for home monitoring: sit with your feet flat on the floor, rest your arm on a flat surface at heart level, and place the cuff on bare skin just above the bend of your elbow. Don’t smoke, drink caffeine, or exercise within 30 minutes before measuring. Empty your bladder first.
Take your readings at the same time each day, since blood pressure naturally fluctuates throughout the day. Morning readings are often lower than evening ones. If you’re getting 110/60 consistently across multiple days with proper technique, that’s a reliable number. A one-off reading taken right after a workout, a large meal, or a stressful moment tells you much less.
Signs That Low Blood Pressure Needs Attention
A reading of 110/60 on its own is not a red flag. But blood pressure that drops significantly below your normal baseline, regardless of the specific number, can become dangerous. Watch for confusion (especially in older adults), cold or clammy skin, rapid shallow breathing, a weak and fast pulse, or skin that looks noticeably paler than usual. These are signs of shock, a medical emergency where organs aren’t getting enough blood flow.
For most people reading this article, the reassuring answer is simple: 110/60 is a normal, healthy blood pressure. If you feel well, your reading is telling you your cardiovascular system is doing its job.