Normal weight for 3 year olds
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.
Current units = pounds. View this page in kilograms.
Body weight percentile chart 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 chart 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?