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170.6 pounds How much does the average American woman weigh? The average American woman 20 years old and up weighs 170.6 pounds and stands at 63.7 inches (almost 5 feet, 4 inches) tall. And the average waist circumference? It's 38.6 inches.
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Read More »How much does the average American woman weigh? The average American woman 20 years old and up weighs 170.6 pounds and stands at 63.7 inches (almost 5 feet, 4 inches) tall. And the average waist circumference? It’s 38.6 inches. These numbers may or may not be surprising to you. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported that some 39.8 percent of adults in the United States are obese, based on data through 2016. For women, this breaks down as follows: Age group (years) Percent considered overweight or obese Percent considered obese 20-34 59.6 34.8 35-44 67.7 43.4 45-54 69.5 42.9 55-64 74.5 48.2 65-74 75.6 43.5 75 and up 67.4 32.7 As of 2016, the average weights for women in different age groups were : Age group (years) Average weight (pounds) 20-39 167.6 40-59 176.4 60 and older 166.5 How do Americans compare to the rest of the world? People in North America have the highest average body mass in the world, according to a 2012 study. More than 70 percent of the population falls into the overweight-to-obese ranges. People in Asia, on the other hand, have the lowest body mass. Specifically, the average body mass index (BMI) for Japan in 2005 was just 22.9. In comparison, the average BMI in the United States was 28.7. If you need another way to look at it, 1 ton of body mass represents 12 North American adults. In Asia, 1 ton represents 17 adults. The percentages of people worldwide who are considered overweight are listed below: Region Percent considered overweight Asia 24.2 Europe 55.6 Africa 28.9 Latin America and the Caribbean 57.9 North America 73.9 Oceania 63.3 World 34.7 How are weight ranges determined? Your height, sex, and fat and muscle composition all factor into your ideal weight. There are various tools to help you figure out your number. BMI, one of the most popular tools, uses a formula that involves your height and weight. To calculate your BMI, divide your weight in pounds by your height in inches squared. Then multiply that result by 703. You can also plug this information into an online calculator . Once you know your BMI, you can determine where it falls: Underweight: anything under 18.5
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