Normal healthy resting pulse rates for 8 year olds
Pulse rates between 70 to 110 beats per minute are considered the normal ranges for children 7 to 9 years old. 3 The average resting heart rate (HRrest) for a 8 year old is 87 beats per minute2. 8 year old boys average heart rates of 86 bpm while girls average slightly higher at 88 bpm2. 90% of 8 year olds resting pulses fall within the range of 68 to 105 bpm. In general, an adult's resting heart rate will be lower for those in better athletic condition. See also: Exercising heart rates for 8 year olds
Resting Heart Rate Chart 8 Year Olds
| Percentile | All | Boys | Girls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top 1% Extremely Low |
60 bpm | 59 bpm | 61 bpm |
| Top 2.5% Very Low |
64 bpm | 63 bpm | 66 bpm |
| Top 5% Very Low |
68 bpm | 66 bpm | 69 bpm |
| Top 10% Low |
71 bpm | 70 bpm | 73 bpm |
| Top 25% Lower Than Average |
78 bpm | 76 bpm | 79 bpm |
| Top 50% Average |
85 bpm | 83 bpm | 87 bpm |
| Top 75% Average |
93 bpm | 92 bpm | 94 bpm |
| Top 90% Higher Than Average |
101 bpm | 100 bpm | 101 bpm |
| Top 95% Very High |
105 bpm | 105 bpm | 106 bpm |
| Top 97% Very High |
109 bpm | 109 bpm | 109 bpm |
| Top 99% Extremely High |
116 bpm | 114 bpm | 117 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