Normal healthy resting pulse rates for 3 year olds
Pulse rates between 80 to 120 beats per minute are considered the normal ranges for children 3 to 4 years old. 3 The average resting heart rate (HRrest) for a 3 year old is 107 beats per minute2. 3 year old boys average heart rates of 106 bpm while girls average slightly higher at 108 bpm2. 90% of 3 year olds resting pulses fall within the range of 86 to 124 bpm.
Resting Heart Rate Chart 3 Year Olds
| Percentile | All | Boys | Girls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top 1% Extremely Low |
78 bpm | 75 bpm | 78 bpm |
| Top 2.5% Very Low |
82 bpm | 82 bpm | 83 bpm |
| Top 5% Very Low |
86 bpm | 85 bpm | 88 bpm |
| Top 10% Low |
90 bpm | 89 bpm | 91 bpm |
| Top 25% Lower Than Average |
97 bpm | 96 bpm | 98 bpm |
| Top 50% Average |
105 bpm | 104 bpm | 107 bpm |
| Top 75% Average |
113 bpm | 112 bpm | 114 bpm |
| Top 90% Higher Than Average |
119 bpm | 119 bpm | 120 bpm |
| Top 95% Very High |
124 bpm | 124 bpm | 125 bpm |
| Top 97% Very High |
131 bpm | 131 bpm | 130 bpm |
| Top 99% Extremely High |
138 bpm | 139 bpm | 137 bpm |
Source Citations
- American Heart Association Target Heart Rates
- Yechiam Ostchega, Ph.D. et al., U.S. Department OF Health and Human Services National Center for Health Statistics Resting Pulse Rate Reference Data for Children, Adolescents, and Adults: United States,1999-2008