How to Calculate Mean Arterial Pressure (MAP) – with Calculator

❤️ Mean Arterial Pressure (MAP) is an essential medical metric that reflects the average blood pressure in your arteries during a single cardiac cycle.
It helps doctors assess whether your body is receiving enough blood flow to vital organs — especially in critical care and anesthesia. 🩺

🔢 Try the MAP Calculator

1. Enter your systolic and diastolic pressure
2. Click Calculate MAP
3. Instantly get your result in mmHg!

🙋‍♀️ What Is MAP?

MAP is not just the average of systolic and diastolic pressures — it’s a weighted calculation:

MAP = Diastolic + (Systolic − Diastolic) / 3

This formula accounts for the fact that the heart spends more time in diastole (relaxation) than systole (contraction).

⚙️ Example

If your blood pressure is 120/80 mmHg:

MAP = 80 + (120 − 80) / 3  
MAP = 80 + 13.33 = 93.33 mmHg

👉 Your MAP would be 93.33 mmHg, which is within a healthy range.

✅ Why Is MAP Important?

• Indicates blood flow to organs
• Guides treatment in ICU and trauma care
• Monitors hypotension or hypertension
• Used in pregnancy, surgery, and shock management

A MAP between 70–100 mmHg is typically considered normal. Below 60 mmHg can signal organ under-perfusion.

✨ Final Tip

While MAP is useful, it’s only one piece of the cardiovascular puzzle. Always consult a healthcare professional for a full picture of your health.