Which blood pressure value is considered Normal?

Which blood pressure value is considered Normal?

• A. 110-119/70
• B. ≥140/90
• C. <120/80
• D. 120-129/80

Answer: (C)

Normal blood pressure means the systolic pressure is under 120 and the diastolic pressure is under 80. Saying the value is “less than 120/80” captures that defining boundary and includes all readings that are truly normal. A reading like 110-119/70 is within normal limits, but it’s just one example of normal, not the general criterion. Readings of 120-129/80 are considered elevated, and 140/90 or higher indicates hypertension.

Normal blood pressure means the systolic pressure is under 120 and the diastolic pressure is under 80. Saying the value is “less than 120/80” captures that defining boundary and includes all readings that are truly normal. A reading like 110-119/70 is within normal limits, but it’s just one example of normal, not the general criterion. Readings of 120-129/80 are considered elevated, and 140/90 or higher indicates hypertension.