Body Measurements

Measured average height, weight, and waist circumference for adults aged 20 and over

• Men:
  Height in inches: 69.2
  Weight in pounds: 195.7
  Waist circumference in inches: 40.0*  (101.5 centimeters)
• Women:
  Height in inches: 63.7
  Weight in pounds: 168.5
  Waist circumference in inches: 38.1* (96.9 centimeters)*Unpublished figure. Derived from converting published figures listed in centimeters to inches.

Source: Anthropometric Reference Data for Children and Adults: United States, 2011-2014, tables 4, 6, 10, 12, 19, 20 [PDF – 2.7 MB]