130 bpm resting pulse

Is a 130 pulse rate too high? A heart rate of 130 beats per minute (or 21.7 beats every 10 seconds) is higher than the range considered normal for adults and children over ten.3 It is normal for children under ten to have pulses over 100. Consult the table below to determine if a 130 is normal for your child's age.

While within the normal adult range of 60 to 100, a 130 pulse is 91.2% quicker than the typical adult average of 73 bpm.

Your resting pulse will vary with age. Consult the table below to check how a 130 heart rate compares to others in your age range. See also: Exercising pulse of 130 bpm



130 bpm Pulse Percentile by Age

Age Percentile for 130 resting pulse
Infant Top 75%
Average
1 year Top 90%
Higher Than Average
2-3 years Top 97%
Very High
4-5 years Top 97%
Very High
6-8 years Top 97%
Very High
9-11 years Top 97%
Very High
12-15 years Top 97%
Very High
16-19 years Top 97%
Very High
20-39 years Top 97%
Very High
40-59 years Top 97%
Very High
60-79 years Top 97%
Very High
80+ years Top 97%
Very High


Source Citations

  1. Linda J. Vorvick MD, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services National Institute of Health Pulse: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia


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