What's the Average?
According to the latest statistics available, the average height for American men ages 20 and older is 69.1 inches; for women, it's 63.7 inches. The average weight for men is 180 pounds; for women, it's 152 pounds. These figures come from the National Center for Health Statistics.
Publication Source:
National Center for Health Statistics
Online Source:
National Center for Health Statistics
http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/
Online Editor:
Sinovic, Dianna
Online Medical Reviewer:
Godsey, Cynthia M.S., M.S.N., APRN
Online Medical Reviewer:
Lambert, J.G. M.D.
Date Last Reviewed:
3/23/2005
Date Last Modified:
3/23/2005