72 bpm resting pulse

Is a 72 pulse rate normal? A heart rate of 72 beats per minute (or 12 beats every 10 seconds) is within the range considered normal for adults and children over ten.3

While within the normal adult range of 60 to 100, a 72 pulse is 5.9% quicker than the typical adult average of 73 bpm.

Your resting pulse will vary with age. Consult the table below to check how a 72 heart rate compares to others in your age range.



72 bpm Pulse Percentile by Age

Age Percentile for 72 resting pulse
Infant Top 1%
Extremely Low
1 year Top 1%
Extremely Low
2-3 years Top 1%
Extremely Low
4-5 years Top 2.5%
Very Low
6-8 years Top 25%
Lower Than Average
9-11 years Top 25%
Lower Than Average
12-15 years Top 50%
Average
16-19 years Top 50%
Average
20-39 years Top 75%
Average
40-59 years Top 75%
Average
60-79 years Top 75%
Average
80+ years Top 75%
Average


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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