Body size and shape have changed. The average height in the united states is 5 feet 4 inches 16256 centimeters for women and 5 feet 9 inches 17526 centimeters for men. In the united states the average baby weighs about 7 pounds 3 ounces 33 kg at birth. The average weight bmi and waist circumference for american men and women has increased but average height remains the same according to a new report from the national center for health statistics. The average waist circumference is 402 inches and the average height is just over 5 feet 9 inches about 691 inches tall. 1705 waist circumference in inches.
Over 18 covered methodology year source united states. 1978 waist circumference in inches. United states 19992000 through 20152016 tables 2 4 6 cdc pdf pdf 434 kb. Average male height average female height stature ratio male to female sample population age range share of pop. This makes the united states the 40th tallest nation in the world. Height wise the average adult female is 5 feet 37.
The average height for american women is 637 inches approximately 5 feet 3 inches and the average weight is 1685 pounds according to the centers for disease control and prevention cdc. American women aged 20 years and above weigh an average of 1706 pounds lbs according to the centers for disease control and prevention cdc. Where does your baby fall on the growth charts and what happens next. 690 weight in pounds. As of 2016 the average height for american women 20 years old and up is just under 5 foot 4 inches about 637 inches tall. When broken down by age group the average weights for american men.
636 weight in pounds. 1753 cm 5 ft 9 in 1615. This article covers average height and weight for kids from birth to age 8 factors that affect growth and what growth percentiles mean. The average weight is 1706 pounds. Mean body weight height waist circumference and body mass index among adults. Men on average have gained 85 pounds since the turn of the century with trends in average weight varying by age and racial and ethnic groups.