97 bpm resting pulse
Is a 97 pulse rate too high? A heart rate of 97 beats per minute (or 16.2 beats every 10 seconds) is within the range considered normal for adults and children over ten.3
While within the normal adult range of 60 to 100, a 97 pulse is 42.6% quicker than the typical adult average of 73 bpm.
Your resting pulse will vary with age. Consult the table below to check how a 97 heart rate compares to others in your age range.
97 bpm Pulse Percentile by Age
| Age | Percentile for 97 resting pulse |
|---|---|
| Infant |
Top 2.5% Very Low |
| 1 year |
Top 10% Low |
| 2-3 years |
Top 25% Lower Than 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 95% Very High |
| 16-19 years |
Top 97% Very High |
| 20-39 years |
Top 97% Very High |
| 40-59 years |
Top 97% Very High |
| 60-79 years |
Top 97% Very High |
| 80+ years |
Top 97% Very High |
Source Citations
- Linda J. Vorvick MD, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services National Institute of Health Pulse: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia