Count your pulse for a full minute after sitting quietly for five minutes. This tool places your resting heart rate within the standard adult bands.
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Fill in the form and press Calculate. You will get your number, an interpretation chip, and a personalized chart pack drawn instantly in your browser.
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Scientific references
What is normal
Most adults sit between 60 and 100 beats per minute at rest. Endurance trained people often rest in the 40s or 50s because each heartbeat moves more blood. A resting rate persistently above 100 is called tachycardia and deserves attention.
What moves the number
Caffeine, stress, fever, dehydration, anemia, thyroid problems and poor sleep all push the rate up. Fitness, good sleep and some medications bring it down.
Understanding your result
- Under 40 is unusual outside elite athletes and should be reviewed if you feel unwell
- 40 to 59 is typical of very fit individuals
- 60 to 100 is the standard normal band
- Above 100 at true rest is a reason to talk with your doctor
When to measure
Morning before getting out of bed gives the most comparable reading day to day.