Normal weight for 6 year olds (kg)
The average weight for 6 year old boys is 20.8 kg and 6 year old girls average 20.3 kg1 The tables below show the distribution of weight by percentile of the 6 year year old population.
Current units = kilograms. View this page in pounds.
6 year old girls under 16 kg or over 25 kg and 6 year old boys who weigh less than 17 kg or more than 25 kg may want to consult with a doctor. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that children who's weight is outside the 5th or 85th percentiles seek professional advice to determine if further evaluation is needed2.
Around the age of 6, children's physical growth continues at a steady pace. On average, a 6-year-old weighs approximately 21 kg for boys and 20 kg for girls based on CDC growth charts1. As they become more involved in school and extracurricular activities, it's crucial to maintain a balanced diet and encourage regular physical exercise to promote a healthy lifestyle and positive body image.
Body weight percentile table for 6 year old boys
| Percentile | Weight |
|---|---|
| 3rd | 16.5 kg |
| 5th | 16.9 kg |
| 10th | 17.7 kg |
| 25th | 19 kg |
| 50th | 20.8 kg |
| 75th | 22.9 kg |
| 90th | 25.3 kg |
| 95th | 27 kg |
| 97th | 28.3 kg |
Body weight percentile table for 6 year old girls
| Percentile | Weight |
|---|---|
| 3rd | 16 kg |
| 5th | 16.4 kg |
| 10th | 17.1 kg |
| 25th | 18.5 kg |
| 50th | 20.3 kg |
| 75th | 22.7 kg |
| 90th | 25.4 kg |
| 95th | 27.4 kg |
| 97th | 28.9 kg |
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?