Calculate Heart Rate Beats per Minute

Pulse Calculator

Target Heart Rate Zones

Calculate BPM from Pulse Count

Count your heartbeats for a specific duration (e.g., 15 seconds) and enter the number below.

10 Seconds 15 Seconds 20 Seconds 30 Seconds 60 Seconds (Full Minute)

Calculate Target Heart Rate Zones

Enter your age to determine your estimated Maximum Heart Rate (MHR) and training zones.

function switchTab(tabName) { var pulseSec = document.getElementById('section-pulse'); var zonesSec = document.getElementById('section-zones'); var pulseTab = document.getElementById('tab-pulse'); var zonesTab = document.getElementById('tab-zones'); if (tabName === 'pulse') { pulseSec.style.display = 'block'; zonesSec.style.display = 'none'; pulseTab.classList.add('active'); zonesTab.classList.remove('active'); } else { pulseSec.style.display = 'none'; zonesSec.style.display = 'block'; pulseTab.classList.remove('active'); zonesTab.classList.add('active'); } } function calculatePulseBPM() { var beats = parseFloat(document.getElementById('beatsCount').value); var duration = parseInt(document.getElementById('countDuration').value); if (isNaN(beats) || beats <= 0) { alert("Please enter a valid number of beats."); return; } // Logic: BPM = Beats * (60 / Duration) var multiplier = 60 / duration; var bpm = Math.round(beats * multiplier); var resultBox = document.getElementById('pulseResult'); var output = document.getElementById('bpmOutput'); var category = document.getElementById('bpmCategory'); output.innerHTML = bpm + " BPM"; resultBox.style.display = "block"; // Basic categorization for resting heart rate (Adults) // Note: This is a general estimation. if (bpm = 60 && bpm <= 100) { category.innerHTML = "Status: Normal Resting Heart Rate"; } else { category.innerHTML = "Status: Tachycardia (Faster than average resting rate)"; } } function calculateHeartZones() { var age = parseInt(document.getElementById('userAge').value); if (isNaN(age) || age 120) { alert("Please enter a valid age."); return; } // Logic: Max HR = 220 – Age var maxHr = 220 – age; // Zones var modLow = Math.round(maxHr * 0.50); var modHigh = Math.round(maxHr * 0.70); var vigLow = Math.round(maxHr * 0.70); var vigHigh = Math.round(maxHr * 0.85); var resultBox = document.getElementById('zonesResult'); document.getElementById('maxHrOutput').innerHTML = maxHr + " BPM"; document.getElementById('moderateZone').innerText = modLow + " – " + modHigh + " BPM"; document.getElementById('vigorousZone').innerText = vigLow + " – " + vigHigh + " BPM"; resultBox.style.display = "block"; }

How to Calculate Heart Rate Beats Per Minute

Knowing how to calculate your heart rate, measured in beats per minute (BPM), is a fundamental skill for monitoring cardiovascular health and fitness intensity. Whether you are checking your resting heart rate to gauge recovery or monitoring your pulse during exercise to ensure you are in the correct training zone, an accurate calculation is essential.

How to Manually Measure Your Pulse

If you don't have a heart rate monitor or smartwatch, you can easily calculate your BPM manually using the calculator above. Follow these steps:

1. Find your pulse: Place your index and middle fingers on your neck (carotid artery) or wrist (radial artery). Do not use your thumb, as it has its own pulse.
2. Watch the clock: Use a stopwatch or the second hand of a clock.
3. Count the beats: Count the number of beats you feel for a specific duration. The most common durations are 10, 15, or 30 seconds.
4. Calculate: Input the number of beats and the duration into the tool above to get your BPM. For example, if you count 18 beats in 15 seconds, your heart rate is 72 BPM (18 × 4).

Resting Heart Rate Chart (Adults)

A normal resting heart rate for adults typically ranges from 60 to 100 beats per minute. However, highly trained athletes may have resting heart rates closer to 40 or 50 BPM, indicating efficient heart function.

• Athletic/Excellent: 40 – 59 BPM
• Good/Average: 60 – 79 BPM
• Above Average: 80 – 100 BPM
• High (Tachycardia): Over 100 BPM (while resting)

Understanding Target Heart Rate Zones

To maximize the benefits of exercise, it helps to train within specific heart rate zones based on your Maximum Heart Rate (MHR). The standard formula to estimate MHR is 220 - Age.

• Moderate Intensity (50-70% of MHR): Ideal for weight management, warm-ups, and building basic endurance. You should be able to carry on a conversation, but not sing.
• Vigorous Intensity (70-85% of MHR): Best for improving cardiovascular fitness and aerobic capacity. At this level, you will be breathing hard and unable to say more than a few words without pausing for breath.

Note: This calculator provides estimates based on general population averages. Always consult a healthcare professional before starting a new exercise regimen.