Normal healthy resting pulse rates for 16 year olds
The average resting heart rate (HRrest) for a 16 year old is 75 beats per minute2. 16 year old boys average heart rates of 72 bpm while girls average slightly higher at 79 bpm2. 90% of 16 year olds resting pulses fall within the range of 54 to 95 bpm. In general, an adult's resting heart rate will be lower for those in better athletic condition. See also: Exercising heart rates for 16 year olds
Resting Heart Rate Chart 16 Year Olds
| Percentile | All | Boys | Girls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top 1% Athlete |
48 bpm | 46 bpm | 50 bpm |
| Top 2.5% Athlete |
51 bpm | 50 bpm | 54 bpm |
| Top 5% Athlete |
54 bpm | 52 bpm | 58 bpm |
| Top 10% Excellent |
58 bpm | 56 bpm | 62 bpm |
| Top 25% Good |
64 bpm | 61 bpm | 69 bpm |
| Top 50% Average |
73 bpm | 69 bpm | 77 bpm |
| Top 75% Average |
82 bpm | 78 bpm | 85 bpm |
| Top 90% Higher Than Average |
90 bpm | 87 bpm | 94 bpm |
| Top 95% Very High |
95 bpm | 92 bpm | 99 bpm |
| Top 97% Very High |
101 bpm | 95 bpm | 103 bpm |
| Top 99% Extremely High |
105 bpm | 104 bpm | 108 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