Normal resting pulse rates for 17 year olds

Median, boys and girls

73 bpm

At 17, a typical resting heart rate is about 73 bpm. Most teens ages 16 to 19 have a resting heart rate between 54 and 95 bpm.

Boys, median
69
Girls, median
77
Normal range
60–100
Based on CDC survey data for teens ages 16 to 19. One reading isn't a diagnosis.

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Resting heart rate percentiles for teens ages 16 to 19

These numbers are for teens ages 16 to 19. The national survey they come from reports heart rates by age group, not by single year.

PercentileEveryoneBoysGirls
1st484650
2nd515054
5th545258
10th585662
25th646169
50th736977
75th827885
90th908794
95th959299
97th10195103
99th105104108

What it means

At 17 years, you're in the 16–19 age group, which uses the same numbers for every age in it.

At 17, your estimated maximum heart rate is 203 bpm (220 minus your age), while the typical resting heart rate is about 73 bpm.

Teens use the adult range. From age 12, a normal resting heart rate is 60 to 100 bpm, the same as for adults. The percentiles show where a heart rate falls among other teens.

Why ages are grouped. The national CDC survey behind these numbers reports heart rates by age group, not by single year. So every age in a group shares the same numbers.

Fitness changes the number. Regular exercise, sleep, fever, caffeine and some medicines all affect your resting heart rate. A slower heart rate is common in people who exercise a lot.

How to take your resting heart rate

  1. Sit quietly for a few minutes before counting.
  2. Count the pulse at the wrist for 30 seconds and double it.
  3. Repeat on a couple of mornings and use the average.

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Common questions

Short answers about how these calculators work.

The national survey these numbers come from groups ages together, such as teens ages 12 to 15. Each age in a group shows that group's numbers.

No. The median is the middle value, so half of teens are lower and half are higher. The average can be a beat or two different.

Sources

Where these numbers come from

  1. Resting pulse rate reference data for children, adolescents, and adults: United States, 1999–2008 (opens in a new tab) - National Center for Health Statistics, CDC, 2011Typical resting heart rates by age and sex
  2. All about heart rate (opens in a new tab) - American Heart AssociationNormal resting heart rate range for adults
  3. Bradycardia: slow heart rate (opens in a new tab) - American Heart AssociationWhen a slow heart rate needs medical care
  4. Target heart rates chart (opens in a new tab) - American Heart AssociationHow to take your pulse
  5. Pulse (opens in a new tab) - MedlinePlus, U.S. National Library of MedicineNormal heart rate ranges by age
Medical disclaimer Healthly is for general information only. It isn't medical advice and can't diagnose or treat any condition. Talk with your doctor about your own numbers. If you think you're having a medical emergency, call 911 or your local emergency number. How we get our numbers

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