Blood Pressure Log (Printable, Free)
A home blood pressure log laid out the way doctors ask for it: two readings in the morning and two in the evening, for 7, 14 or 28 days. Type your readings in and it works out your morning, evening and overall averages, or print it blank and fill it in by hand. You can download your readings as a CSV file, or import one (from this log, Calmcuff or the OMRON connect app). Nothing leaves your browser; the log is saved on this device only.
Not medical advice. The averages and categories come from the numbers you enter; they are not a diagnosis. Bring the log to your doctor. If a reading is above 180/120, wait a few minutes and measure again. If it is still that high, contact your doctor right away. If you also have chest pain, shortness of breath, back pain, numbness, weakness or vision/speech changes, call emergency services.
How to fill in a blood pressure log
- Morning: within an hour of waking, after using the toilet, before breakfast, coffee and blood pressure medication. Sit quietly for 5 minutes with your back supported, feet flat and your arm resting at heart height, then take two readings a minute apart.
- Evening: before bed, the same way: two readings a minute apart.
- Write both readings down, even when the second one is lower. Use the same arm each time (the one that reads higher, if your doctor has checked both).
- Keep going for 7 days (at least 3) before an appointment or after a change in medication, then bring the log or its average.
- Use the notes column for anything that explains a number: a missed or changed pill, poor sleep, pain, a cold, alcohol the night before.
What the averages mean
Home readings are judged by their average, not by one high number. European (ESH, ESC) and Japanese (JSH) guidelines treat a home average of 135/85 or higher as hypertension; the US AHA/ACC guideline uses 130/80. The table under your averages shows the category under each guideline, the same tables as our blood pressure calculator.
The morning and evening averages are shown separately because they can differ. When mornings are high and evenings are not, the Japanese guideline calls it morning hypertension, which is worth raising with your doctor, especially if you take medication once a day.
FAQ
How many readings should I write down?
Two in the morning and two in the evening, for 7 days. That gives 28 readings; ESH suggests leaving out the first day, so the average uses up to 24. With fewer than 3 days, the average is only a rough guide.
Can I print a blank blood pressure log?
Yes. Pick the first day and the length (7, 14 or 28 days), set your usual morning and evening times, and press Print / save as PDF without typing anything. The printout has the dates, the times and room for notes. Add your name and arm first if you want them on the sheet.
Is my data stored anywhere?
Only in your browser on this device (local storage), so the log is still there when you come back. It is never uploaded. Clear readings deletes it; Download CSV gives you a copy you can open in Excel, Numbers or Google Sheets.
Should I write down the pulse too?
If your monitor shows it, yes: add it after the reading (128/82 66). The averages include it, and an irregular or very fast pulse is something your doctor will want to see.
Can I print my OMRON connect readings?
Yes. Export your readings from the OMRON connect app as a CSV file, then press Import CSV above: the latest days fill the log (up to two morning and two evening readings a day), with the averages, ready to print or save as a PDF for your doctor. The file is read in your browser and never uploaded. A CSV from this log or from Calmcuff works the same way.
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