A blood pressure of 113/60 falls within the normal range and is generally a good reading. Under the 2025 guidelines from the American Heart Association and American College of Cardiology, normal blood pressure is defined as a systolic (top number) below 120 and a diastolic (bottom number) below 80. Both of your numbers clear those thresholds comfortably.
Where 113/60 Falls on the Chart
Blood pressure in adults is grouped into four categories:
- Normal: below 120/80
- 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 113/60, both numbers land squarely in the normal category. Your systolic pressure of 113 sits well below the 120 threshold where concern begins, and your diastolic of 60 is within the healthy range below 80. If your two numbers happened to fall into different categories, you’d be classified by the higher one, but that isn’t the case here.
Why the Diastolic Number Might Look Low
A diastolic reading of 60 is on the lower end of what most people see, which is likely why you’re checking. There’s no universally agreed-upon cutoff for “too low” the way there is for high blood pressure. Most healthcare professionals consider blood pressure too low only when it causes symptoms. If you feel fine at 113/60, it’s simply your normal baseline.
People who exercise regularly tend to have lower resting blood pressure. Regular physical activity strengthens the heart so it can pump more blood with less effort, which reduces the force on blood vessel walls. Studies show that becoming more active can lower the top number by 4 to 10 points and the bottom number by 5 to 8 points. So if you’re physically fit, a diastolic of 60 is especially unsurprising.
Signs That Low Blood Pressure Is a Problem
A reading of 113/60 without symptoms is nothing to worry about. But if you’re experiencing any of the following alongside that reading, the lower end of your blood pressure could be contributing:
- Dizziness or lightheadedness, especially when standing up
- Blurred or fading vision
- Fatigue that doesn’t improve with rest
- Trouble concentrating
- Fainting or near-fainting episodes
- Nausea
Sudden drops matter more than steady low numbers. A shift of just 20 points in your systolic pressure, say from 110 down to 90, can be enough to cause dizziness or fainting. Someone who consistently reads around 113/60 and feels fine is in a very different situation from someone whose blood pressure recently dropped to that level from a higher baseline.
Getting an Accurate Reading
One reading doesn’t tell the whole story. Blood pressure fluctuates throughout the day based on your posture, activity, stress level, and even how recently you ate. Guidelines recommend measuring blood pressure while seated after at least five minutes of rest. Readings taken while standing or shortly after moving tend to run higher, with systolic values jumping by roughly 4 points just from standing and another 10 to 20 points when walking.
Cuff size also matters. A cuff that’s too small for your arm will artificially inflate the reading, while one that’s too large may underestimate it. If you’re checking at home, make sure the cuff fits the circumference of your upper arm. Rest your arm on a flat surface at heart level, sit with your back supported, and keep your feet flat on the floor. Taking two or three readings a minute apart and averaging them gives you a more reliable number than any single measurement.
What to Do With a Normal Reading
The recommendation for blood pressure in the normal range is straightforward: maintain the habits that got you there. That means staying physically active, keeping sodium intake reasonable, managing stress, and not smoking. There’s no medication, dietary supplement, or special protocol needed when your numbers look like yours do. Checking your blood pressure once or twice a year at routine medical visits is enough to catch any changes over time.
If your reading trends upward in the future, the first category to watch for is “elevated,” which starts at a systolic of 120. That still isn’t hypertension, but it signals that lifestyle adjustments can help prevent further increases. For now, 113/60 puts you in a comfortable spot.