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
- 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?