Average Male Weight

Many people, these days, are very concerned about their looks and appearance. They would do anything to get a position in the most sought after competitions of looking good. Physical traits like height and weight of a person varies depending on many factors. Weight plays an important role in a person's physical appearance and also affects the normal health of the person. People are constantly trying to shed the extra pounds and get into shape. Here is when body mass index can be of help. It relates body weight and height and enables one to determine whether they have healthy weights.

Average Weight by Height
Body mass index gives the relation between weight and height. It can help a person to keep a check on his weight in order to remain healthy. The average weight for all ages is rising at an alarming rate and the problem of obesity is crawling all over the world. Obesity gives rise to several health problems, and hence it becomes important to maintain a healthy weight to stay fit and fine.

Height (inches)	Weight Range(pounds)
5' 1"	123 to 145
5' 2"	125 to 148
5' 3"	127 to 151
5'4"	129 to 155
5' 5"	131 to 159
5'6"	133 to 163
5' 7"	135 to 167
5' 8"	137 to 171
5' 9"	139 to 175
5' 10"	141 to 179
5' 11"	144 to 183
6' 0"	147 to 187
6' 1"	150 to 192
6' 2"	153 to 197
6' 3"	157 to 202

Average Weight in Different Countries
Average weight is influenced by a number of factors, and may not be the same for people living in different parts of the world. Moreover it depends on the lifestyle and eating habits of the person. Weight of a person is also influenced by genes and other biological and social factors.

Country	Average Male Weight (pounds)
United States	185
Canada	177
United Kingdom	176
Germany	181
Chile	166
Finland	181

This table shows that weight of a person depends not only on physiology and economic circumstances, but also on average weight of the population. The average weight for men differs from country to country, depending on the diet, lifestyle, etc.

BMI and Weight Status
Here is another table which can be used to find out the weight status as per the body mass index.

Body Mass Index	Weight Status
Below 18.5	Underweight
18.5 to 24.9	Normal
25 to 29.9	Overweight
Above 30	Obese

Weight, increased beyond the normal range, can be brought under control by managing your diet and physical activities. It is necessary to have a healthy weight if you want to keep all the weight related problems away. Eat a well-balanced diet and drink plenty of water to stay healthy all the time! Take care!