What is a typical normal heart rate range for adults?

• A. 40–60 bpm
• B. 100–140 bpm
• C. 60–100 bpm
• D. 80–120 bpm

Answer: (C)

A typical normal resting heart rate for adults is 60 to 100 beats per minute. This reflects the heart’s baseline rhythm when you’re at rest, with the autonomic nervous system keeping the rate steady unless influenced by factors like fitness level, medications, fever, or stress. Values within this range generally indicate normal cardiac function at rest. Rates below 60 can be normal for well-trained individuals but may indicate bradycardia in others, while rates above 100 at rest may suggest tachycardia and warrant further evaluation if persistent or symptomatic. Among the options, 60 to 100 bpm matches the standard resting reference range, whereas the other ranges describe numbers that are typically too low or too high to be considered normal resting heart rates for most adults.