Blood Pressure Category

Systolic (mmHg)

Diastolic (mmHg)

Optimal Blood Pressure

Less than 120

Less than 80

Normal

120 - 129

80 - 84

Prehypertension

130 - 139

85 - 89

Stage (1) Hypertension

140 - 159

90 - 99

Stage (2) Hypertension

160 - 179

100 - 109

Stage (3) Hypertension

Higher than 180

Higher than 110