Is Potassium 3.5 normal, high or low? What does Potassium level 3.5 mean?

📅 Medical Review Date: December 10, 2025

Your Potassium level of 3.5 is a Normal Potassium level.

Normal Potassium levels may indicate underlying health problems. The normal range is typically between 3.5 mmol/L and 5.1 mmol/L. If your levels are outside this range, it's important to speak with a healthcare provider. Consulting a doctor is recommended to determine the cause and appropriate next steps.

The normal Potassium range for men is :3.5 - 5.1 mmol/L

Ideal values of Potassium depending on age (male) :

Age	Ideal Potassium value
<5 years	3.623
5-10 years	3.75
10-15 years	3.881
15-20 years	4.017
20-25 years	4.158
25-30 years	4.304
30-35 years	4.455
35-40 years	4.611
40-45 years	4.772
45-50 years	4.939
50-55 years	4.933
55-60 years	4.927
60-70 years	5.099
70-80 years	5.092
80-90 years	5.086
90-100 years	5.08
>100 years	5.074

*Ideal values are calculated based on our database of patient records

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Some examples of conditions that increase or decrease Potassium levels include:

• Kidney disease
• Addison disease
• Using certain drugs that cause high potassium
• Diabetes
• Conn syndrome

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Normal range of Potassium found among women :3.5-5.1 mmol/L

Ideal values of Potassium depending on age (female) :

Age	Ideal Potassium value
<5 years	3.626
5-10 years	3.757
10-15 years	3.892
15-20 years	4.032
20-25 years	4.177
25-30 years	4.328
30-35 years	4.484
35-40 years	4.646
40-45 years	4.813
45-50 years	4.987
50-55 years	4.981
55-60 years	4.975
60-70 years	4.968
70-80 years	4.961
80-90 years	4.955
90-100 years	4.949
>100 years	4.942

If you take a Potassium blood test and the results are not in the normal range (3.5-5.1 mmol/L), your physician may recommend more tests to figure out the problem. You might also get this test if your physician thinks you have some other disease.

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How the Potassium Test Is Done :

When your doctor orders a Potassium test, it involves a straightforward blood draw to measure your Potassium levels. A pathologist or lab technician will take a small sample of blood from a vein using a needle. Your Potassium test results are usually available within a few hours.

Medical References

• MedlinePlus – Potassium Blood Test
• WebMD – Potassium Levels Blood Test: High vs. Low, Normal K Level
• MedlinePlus – Potassium test