Snapshot: This article displays normal ranges for vital signs in adults, newborns, and children of various ages. Note: This information is for reference purposes only; vital signs must always be interpreted in the context of a broader clinical assessment.
Normal Vital Signs: Adult
| Blood Pressure (BP) | 90/60 – 140/90 |
| Respirations | 12 – 20 / minute (Costal/chest moves is normal; expiration is longer than inspiration) |
| Pulse | 60 – 100 beats / minute |
| Temperature | 97.8 – 99.1 degrees Fahrenheit / average 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit |
Normal Vital Signs: Newborn
| Blood Pressure (BP) | 60/40 – 80/50 mmHg |
| Respirations | 30 – 60 / minute (Diaphragmatic/abdomen moves is normal) |
| Pulse | 120 – 140 beats / minute (increases with crying) |
| Temperature | 97.8 – 99.1 degrees Fahrenheit / average 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit |
Normal Vital Signs: 1 – 4 years old
| Blood Pressure (BP) | 90/60 – 99/65 mmHg |
| Respirations | 20 – 40 / minute |
| Pulse | 80 – 140 beats / minute |
| Temperature | 97.8 – 99.1 degrees Fahrenheit / average 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit |
Normal Vital Signs: 5 – 12 years old
| Blood Pressure (BP) | 100/56 – 110/60 mmHg |
| Respirations | 15 – 25 / minute |
| Pulse | 70 – 115 beats / minute |
| Temperature | 97.8 – 99.1 degrees Fahrenheit / average 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit |