A blood pressure of 113/67 is a good reading. It falls squarely in the “normal” category, which the American Heart Association defines as below 120/80 mm Hg. This is the range associated with the lowest cardiovascular risk, and no lifestyle changes or medications are needed to manage it.
What 113/67 Actually Means
The top number (113) is your systolic pressure, the force your blood exerts against artery walls each time your heart beats. The bottom number (67) is your diastolic pressure, the force between beats when your heart is resting. Both numbers matter, and both of yours are well within the normal range.
For context, here’s how the categories break down:
- 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: 140/90 or higher
These thresholds apply to all adults regardless of age. The current guidelines, reaffirmed in 2025, don’t set different targets for people over 65.
How 113/67 Compares to Ideal Targets
The 2025 AHA/ACC hypertension guidelines set an overarching treatment goal of below 130/80, with encouragement to reach below 120/80 for most adults. Your reading of 113/67 already clears both of those bars comfortably. You’re in the zone that guidelines consider optimal rather than simply acceptable.
A large community study of over 25,000 adults found that systolic pressures between 90 and 129 were not associated with increased cardiovascular risk in people who were otherwise healthy. However, the study did note that people in the 120 to 129 range were more likely to eventually develop risk factors like full hypertension over time. At 113, you’re below that threshold, which is a favorable position for long-term heart health.
Is 67 Too Low for Diastolic?
A diastolic reading of 67 is normal. Low blood pressure, or hypotension, is generally defined as a reading below 90/60. Your diastolic number is above that cutoff, and your systolic number is well above it, so this reading does not indicate hypotension.
That said, blood pressure is personal. What matters more than a single number is how you feel. Hypotension causes noticeable symptoms: dizziness, lightheadedness, blurred vision, fatigue, trouble concentrating, or fainting. A sudden drop of just 20 points in systolic pressure, say from 110 to 90, can trigger those symptoms even if the resulting number isn’t dramatically low. If you’re feeling fine at 113/67, there’s nothing to worry about.
Making Sure Your Reading Is Accurate
A single reading is a snapshot, not a diagnosis. Blood pressure fluctuates throughout the day based on stress, caffeine, activity, and even whether you need to use the bathroom. To get a reliable picture, it helps to measure correctly and take readings on multiple occasions.
The CDC recommends these steps for an accurate home reading:
- Timing: Don’t eat or drink anything for 30 minutes beforehand, and empty your bladder first.
- Position: Sit in a comfortable chair with your back supported for at least 5 minutes before measuring. Keep both feet flat on the floor with legs uncrossed.
- Arm placement: Rest the arm wearing the cuff on a table at chest height.
- Cuff fit: Place the cuff against bare skin, not over clothing. It should be snug but not tight.
- Stay still: Don’t talk while the measurement is being taken.
If you’re consistently seeing readings in the normal range across several days using these steps, you can feel confident that 113/67 represents your actual resting blood pressure.
Keeping It in This Range
Blood pressure tends to rise with age, so a normal reading today doesn’t guarantee one five years from now. The habits that help maintain healthy blood pressure are the same ones that benefit nearly every other aspect of your health: regular physical activity, a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, limited sodium intake, moderate alcohol consumption, maintaining a healthy weight, and managing stress. None of this is urgent at your current numbers, but these are the factors that determine whether your blood pressure stays where it is or creeps upward over time.