Normal healthy resting pulse rates for 12 year olds
The average resting heart rate (HRrest) for a 12 year old is 78 beats per minute2. 12 year old boys average heart rates of 77 bpm while girls average slightly higher at 80 bpm2. 90% of 12 year olds resting pulses fall within the range of 58 to 98 bpm. In general, an adult's resting heart rate will be lower for those in better athletic condition. See also: Exercising heart rates for 12 year olds
Resting Heart Rate Chart 12 Year Olds
| Percentile | All | Boys | Girls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top 1% Athlete |
52 bpm | 52 bpm | 54 bpm |
| Top 2.5% Athlete |
56 bpm | 54 bpm | 57 bpm |
| Top 5% Athlete |
58 bpm | 57 bpm | 60 bpm |
| Top 10% Excellent |
62 bpm | 60 bpm | 63 bpm |
| Top 25% Good |
68 bpm | 66 bpm | 70 bpm |
| Top 50% Average |
76 bpm | 74 bpm | 79 bpm |
| Top 75% Average |
85 bpm | 83 bpm | 87 bpm |
| Top 90% Higher Than Average |
93 bpm | 91 bpm | 94 bpm |
| Top 95% Very High |
98 bpm | 97 bpm | 99 bpm |
| Top 97% Very High |
103 bpm | 102 bpm | 103 bpm |
| Top 99% Extremely High |
108 bpm | 108 bpm | 110 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