A blood pressure of 112/67 is a good reading. It falls squarely within the normal range, which is anything below 120/80 mmHg. You’re well above the low blood pressure threshold of 90/60 and comfortably below the point where doctors start to pay closer attention.
What the Two Numbers Mean
The first number (112) is your systolic pressure, the force your blood exerts against artery walls each time your heart pumps. The second number (67) is your diastolic pressure, measured between beats when the heart is refilling with blood. Both numbers matter, and if they fall into different categories, the higher category is the one that counts. In your case, both land in the normal zone.
Where 112/67 Sits on the Scale
Current guidelines break blood pressure into several tiers:
- Normal: below 120/80 mmHg
- Elevated: systolic 120 to 129 with diastolic below 80
- Stage 1 hypertension: systolic 130 to 139 or diastolic 80 to 89
- Stage 2 hypertension: systolic 140 or higher, or diastolic 90 or higher
- Low blood pressure (hypotension): below 90/60
At 112/67, you’re in the normal category with room to spare. The updated 2024 European guidelines actually use the term “non-elevated blood pressure” for readings with a systolic below 120 and a diastolic below 70, which is exactly where your numbers land. By every major standard, this is a healthy reading.
Is 67 Too Low for Diastolic?
Some people see a diastolic number in the 60s and wonder if that’s a concern. Clinically, a diastolic reading is only considered low when it drops below 60 mmHg. At 67, yours is normal. Diastolic pressure naturally trends lower in people who are physically active or who have flexible, healthy blood vessels, so a number in the mid-to-upper 60s is common and perfectly fine for most adults.
In older adults, the diastolic number sometimes dips while systolic rises, creating a wider gap between the two. If your diastolic were consistently below 60 and you experienced symptoms like dizziness or fatigue, that would be worth discussing with a doctor. At 67, you’re not in that territory.
Does Age or Pregnancy Change Things?
For most healthy adults, 112/67 is good regardless of age. During pregnancy, the same thresholds apply: normal is below 120/80, and concern begins at 140/90 (gestational hypertension). A reading of 112/67 during pregnancy is reassuring.
For children and teenagers, blood pressure norms depend on age, sex, and height. A 10-year-old at average height has a typical reading around 102/61, so 112/67 would be somewhat higher than the midpoint but still below the 90th percentile for that age group. For a 15-year-old boy, 112/67 is close to the 50th percentile, meaning it’s right in the middle of the expected range.
Making Sure Your Reading Is Accurate
A single reading is just a snapshot. Blood pressure fluctuates throughout the day based on activity, stress, caffeine, and even how full your bladder is. To get a reliable picture, the CDC recommends sitting in a comfortable chair with your back supported for at least five minutes before measuring. Rest your arm with the cuff on a table at chest height. Don’t talk during the reading.
If you’re tracking your blood pressure at home, take two or three readings a minute apart and average them. Readings taken first thing in the morning, before coffee or exercise, tend to be the most consistent. A home reading that consistently lands near 112/67 is a strong sign your cardiovascular health is in good shape.
Keeping Your Numbers Where They Are
Normal blood pressure doesn’t stay normal on its own forever. It tends to creep upward with age, weight gain, high sodium intake, and sedentary habits. The fact that your reading is healthy now gives you a head start. Regular physical activity, a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, moderate salt intake, and maintaining a healthy weight are the most effective ways to keep your numbers from drifting into the elevated range over time. Even small shifts, like a systolic rise from 112 to 125, move you into a different category where lifestyle changes become more urgent.