1978 waist circumference in inches. For american women 20 years old and up is just under 5 foot 4 inches about 637 inches tall. Over 18 covered methodology year source iceland. There has been a significant increase in the average height and weight of american women since 1960 when the average woman weighed 1402 pounds. American women aged 20 years and above weigh an average of 1706 pounds lbs according to the centers for disease control and prevention cdc. The average american woman 20 years old and up weighs 1706 pounds and stands at 637 inches almost 5 feet 4 inches tall.

Body size and shape have changed over the years. 1743 cm 5 ft 8 1 2 in 1585 cm 5 ft 2 1 2 in 110. 690 weight in pounds. That is about 163 to 164 cms. How much does the average american woman weigh. Women as we know come in all shapes and sizes from the statuesque amazonian type to short compact and fierce.

Height wise the average adult female is 5 feet 37. The average weight is 1706 pounds. And the average waist. The clothing industry somewhat took this into account and adjusted its sizes. United states 19992000 through 20152016 tables 2 4 6 cdc pdf pdf. Back in the 1960s.

Though most labels didnt even do that. The worst period seems to be the 1990s when the average weight of both men and women went up by a pound per year. The majority of clothing lines still sell up to size 12 and thats it. Most women like to know how they compare with other ladies of a similar age both for height weight and body mass index. 636 weight in pounds. Average male height average female height stature ratio male to female sample population age range share of pop.

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. Mean body weight height waist circumference and body mass index among adults. 1705 waist circumference in inches. The average size of an american woman was widely reported as a size 14. 181 cm 5 ft 11 1 2 in 168 cm 5 ft 6 in 108. The average american woman is around 5 foot 5 inches tall.

This may not sound like a lot but most of this added weight was fat. 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.

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