101 bpm resting pulse
Is a 101 pulse rate too high? A heart rate of 101 beats per minute (or 16.8 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 101 is normal for your child's age.
While within the normal adult range of 60 to 100, a 101 pulse is 48.5% quicker than the typical adult average of 73 bpm.
Your resting pulse will vary with age. Consult the table below to check how a 101 heart rate compares to others in your age range.
101 bpm Pulse Percentile by Age
| Age | Percentile for 101 resting pulse |
|---|---|
| Infant |
Top 5% Very Low |
| 1 year |
Top 25% Lower Than Average |
| 2-3 years |
Top 50% Average |
| 4-5 years |
Top 75% Average |
| 6-8 years |
Top 90% Higher Than Average |
| 9-11 years |
Top 95% Very High |
| 12-15 years |
Top 97% Very High |
| 16-19 years |
Top 97% Very High |
| 20-39 years |
Top 99% Extremely High |
| 40-59 years |
Top 99% Extremely High |
| 60-79 years |
Top 99% Extremely High |
| 80+ years |
Top 99% Extremely High |
Source Citations
- Linda J. Vorvick MD, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services National Institute of Health Pulse: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia