A blood pressure of 108/60 is a good reading. It falls squarely in the “normal” category, which the American Heart Association and American College of Cardiology define as below 120/80 mmHg. Both your top number (systolic) and bottom number (diastolic) are well within healthy range, and this reading is associated with lower cardiovascular risk than higher numbers that still technically qualify as normal.
Where 108/60 Falls on the Chart
The 2025 AHA/ACC guidelines classify adult blood pressure into four categories:
- Normal: below 120 systolic and below 80 diastolic
- Elevated: 120 to 129 systolic with diastolic still below 80
- Stage 1 hypertension: 130 to 139 systolic or 80 to 89 diastolic
- Stage 2 hypertension: 140 or higher systolic or 90 or higher diastolic
At 108/60, you’re not just normal. You’re in the lower, more favorable end of normal. The overarching treatment goal for all adults with high blood pressure is to get below 130/80, so being comfortably under that threshold puts you in a strong position for heart health. The landmark SPRINT trial, a large federally funded study, confirmed that keeping systolic pressure below 130 reduces heart attacks, strokes, and cardiovascular deaths.
Is It Too Low?
Low blood pressure, or hypotension, is generally defined as a reading below 90/60. At 108/60, your systolic number is well above that cutoff. Your diastolic of 60 sits right at the boundary, but a single number at the edge doesn’t make the overall reading “low.” Both numbers need to be considered together.
More importantly, most doctors consider blood pressure “too low” only when it causes symptoms. If you feel fine at 108/60, there’s nothing to address. What’s considered low for one person can be perfectly normal for another. People who are physically active, younger adults, and those with smaller frames often run on the lower side without any issues.
Symptoms that would signal a problem include dizziness or lightheadedness (especially when standing up quickly), blurred vision, fainting, unusual fatigue, trouble concentrating, or nausea. A sudden drop of even 20 mmHg from your usual reading can cause these symptoms, even if the resulting number would look “normal” on a chart. So the trend matters as much as the number itself.
Your Pulse Pressure Looks Healthy Too
Pulse pressure is the gap between your top and bottom numbers. For 108/60, that’s 48. A healthy pulse pressure is around 40, and values consistently above 60 can signal stiffening arteries or other cardiovascular concerns. Your pulse pressure of 48 is in a normal, healthy range, which means your heart is pumping effectively and your blood vessels are responding well.
Why Some People Naturally Run Lower
Endurance athletes and people who exercise regularly tend to have lower resting blood pressure. In studies of people with normal blood pressure (below 120/80), the average resting reading was about 113/72. A reading of 108/60 is below even that average, but it’s well within the spread seen in healthy, active people. A stronger, more efficient heart pumps more blood per beat, which means it doesn’t need to work as hard at rest, resulting in lower pressure.
Pregnancy can also lower blood pressure, particularly during the second trimester, as blood volume increases and blood vessels relax. A reading of 108/60 during pregnancy is considered normal (anything at or below 120/80 is the standard). If you’re pregnant and noticing dizziness when you stand up, mention it at your next appointment, but the number itself isn’t a concern.
Keeping Your Blood Pressure in This Range
Since 108/60 is a healthy reading, the goal is simply to maintain it. The habits that keep blood pressure in the normal range are the same ones that protect heart health broadly: regular physical activity, a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, limited sodium intake, maintaining a healthy weight, and managing stress. These aren’t dramatic interventions. They’re the everyday choices that add up over years.
One thing worth knowing: blood pressure doesn’t stay fixed. It fluctuates throughout the day based on activity, stress, hydration, sleep, and even the temperature of the room. A single reading is a snapshot. If you’re checking at home, take readings at the same time of day, sitting quietly for five minutes beforehand, to get the most consistent picture. If your numbers stay in the range you’re seeing now, you’re in excellent shape.