Normal weight for 17 year olds (lbs)



The average weight for 17 year old teenage boys is 142.6 lbs and 17 year old teenage girls average 121.7 lbs1 The tables below show the distribution of weight by percentile of the 17 year year old population.

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At the age of 17, teenagers' bodies are approaching their final stages of development. The average weight for a 17-year-old typically ranges from 143 lbs for boys and 122 lbs for girls based on CDC growth charts1. As they prepare to enter adulthood, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle, including balanced nutrition and regular exercise, can set the foundation for a lifetime of well-being.

Body weight percentile table for 17 year old teenage boys

Percentile Weight
3rd 108.7 lbs
5th 112 lbs
10th 117.6 lbs
25th 128.3 lbs
50th 142.6 lbs
75th 160.5 lbs
90th 180.9 lbs
95th 195.8 lbs
97th 206.7 lbs

Body weight percentile table for 17 year old teenage girls

Percentile Weight
3rd 95.5 lbs
5th 98 lbs
10th 102.1 lbs
25th 110.1 lbs
50th 121.7 lbs
75th 137.4 lbs
90th 157.9 lbs
95th 175.3 lbs
97th 190 lbs


Source Citations

  1. Robert J. Kuczmarski Dr.P.H. et al., Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services 2000 CDC Growth Charts for the United States: Methods and Development
  2. American Academy of Pediatrics Is Your Child Overweight?


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