106 bpm resting pulse
Is a 106 pulse rate too high? A heart rate of 106 beats per minute (or 17.7 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 106 is normal for your child's age.
While within the normal adult range of 60 to 100, a 106 pulse is 55.9% quicker than the typical adult average of 73 bpm.
Your resting pulse will vary with age. Consult the table below to check how a 106 heart rate compares to others in your age range.
106 bpm Pulse Percentile by Age
| Age | Percentile for 106 resting pulse |
|---|---|
| Infant |
Top 10% Low |
| 1 year |
Top 25% Lower Than Average |
| 2-3 years |
Top 75% Average |
| 4-5 years |
Top 90% Higher Than Average |
| 6-8 years |
Top 97% Very High |
| 9-11 years |
Top 97% Very High |
| 12-15 years |
Top 99% Extremely High |
| 16-19 years |
Top 99% Extremely 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