Normal weight for 3 year olds (lbs)
The average weight for 3 year old boys is 31.8 lbs and 3 year old girls average 30.7 lbs1 The tables below show the distribution of weight by percentile of the 3 year year old population.
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At 3 years old, children's bodies continue to change and adapt. The average weight for a 3-year-old typically ranges from 32 lbs for boys and 31 lbs for girls based on CDC growth charts1. Children at this age are more active and curious, which influences their overall physical development. Encouraging healthy eating habits and providing opportunities for active play can contribute to their overall well-being and healthy weight management.
Body weight percentile table for 3 year old boys
| Percentile | Weight |
|---|---|
| 3rd | 26.1 lbs |
| 5th | 26.7 lbs |
| 10th | 27.7 lbs |
| 25th | 29.5 lbs |
| 50th | 31.8 lbs |
| 75th | 34.3 lbs |
| 90th | 36.9 lbs |
| 95th | 38.6 lbs |
| 97th | 39.8 lbs |
Body weight percentile table for 3 year old girls
| Percentile | Weight |
|---|---|
| 3rd | 25.1 lbs |
| 5th | 25.7 lbs |
| 10th | 26.7 lbs |
| 25th | 28.4 lbs |
| 50th | 30.7 lbs |
| 75th | 33.4 lbs |
| 90th | 36.3 lbs |
| 95th | 38.3 lbs |
| 97th | 39.7 lbs |
Source Citations
- 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
- American Academy of Pediatrics Is Your Child Overweight?