Enter your systolic and diastolic readings to instantly see your AHA blood pressure category and what it means for your health.
Based on the 2017 American Heart Association / ACC guideline, adopted by cardiologists worldwide including in India.
| Category | Systolic (mmHg) | Diastolic (mmHg) | Risk Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low (Hypotension) | < 90 | or < 60 | Monitor symptoms |
| Normal | < 120 | and < 80 | Healthy |
| Elevated | 120 – 129 | and < 80 | Lifestyle changes |
| High BP - Stage 1 | 130 – 139 | or 80 – 89 | Doctor consultation |
| High BP - Stage 2 | ≥ 140 | or ≥ 90 | Medication + lifestyle |
| Hypertensive Crisis | > 180 | or > 120 | Emergency |
Hypertension rarely causes symptoms until it damages your heart, kidneys or brain. Regular checking is the only way to catch it early.
Over 200 million Indians have hypertension. High salt intake, stress, sedentary jobs and genetics make South Asians especially vulnerable.
Knowing your category lets you act - whether that means lifestyle changes, monitoring more frequently or consulting a doctor promptly.
Type your systolic (top number) and diastolic (bottom number) from your blood pressure monitor or doctor's report.
The checker instantly maps your readings to the AHA 2017 guideline categories, colour-coded from Normal to Hypertensive Crisis.
Each category comes with a clear recommendation - maintain, make lifestyle changes, see a doctor, or seek emergency care.
Record your BP from your yearly health check and understand what the numbers mean without waiting for a doctor's explanation.
Millions of Indians use home BP monitors. Instantly interpret each reading and track whether your BP is trending towards danger.
Review your BP category before a doctor's appointment so you can ask better questions and understand the advice you receive.
Track the effectiveness of antihypertensive medication by checking whether readings are moving towards the normal range over time.
Check BP readings for elderly parents or relatives who may not know how to interpret the numbers on their monitor.
HR teams and health camps use this tool to quickly explain readings to employees and flag who needs follow-up care.
Blood pressure is recorded as two numbers - systolic (pressure when your heart beats) over diastolic (pressure between beats). The American Heart Association (AHA) classifies readings into five categories: Normal (below 120/80 mmHg), Elevated, Stage 1 Hypertension, Stage 2 Hypertension, and Hypertensive Crisis. This free tool lets you enter any reading and instantly see your AHA category along with practical health guidance.
India faces a significant hypertension burden. The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) estimates that over 220 million Indians were living with high blood pressure as of 2023, yet fewer than 15% had it under control. Urban Indians, particularly those in high-stress professions, show rates as high as 33%. The National Programme for Prevention and Control of Cancer, Diabetes, Cardiovascular Diseases and Stroke (NPCDCS) has made blood pressure screening a priority at community health centres nationwide.
Hypertension is often called the "silent killer" because it presents no obvious symptoms until serious complications arise - stroke, heart attack, or kidney failure. Regular self-monitoring using a validated digital sphygmomanometer, combined with a tool like this checker, helps individuals track trends over time, share accurate records with their doctor, and make informed lifestyle changes before medication becomes necessary.