Average Body Measurements (United States)

Source: CDC: National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey

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When stratified by age group:

  • the average male (aged 11-15) has a standing height taller than 77% of females the same age, an average difference of 3%
  • the average male (aged 16-20) has a standing height taller than 98% of females the same age, an average difference of 8%
  • the average male (aged 21-25) has a standing height taller than 97% of females the same age, an average difference of 8%

 

When stratified by age group:

  • the average male (aged 11-15) has an upper arm length longer than 71% of females the same age, an average difference of 3%
  • the average male (aged 16-20) has an upper arm length longer than 92% of females the same age, an average difference of 8%
  • the average male (aged 21-25) has an upper arm length longer than 91% of females the same age, an average difference of 8%

 

When stratified by age group:

  • the average male (aged 11-15) has an upper leg length longer than 72% of females the same age, an average difference of 4%
  • the average male (aged 16-20) has an upper leg length longer than 93% of females the same age, an average difference of 11%
  • the average male (aged 21-25) has an upper leg length longer than 92% of females the same age, an average difference of 10%

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When stratified by age group:

  • the average male (aged 13-17) has a grip strength higher than 96.5% of females the same age, an average difference of 35%
  • the average male (aged 18-35) has a grip strength higher than 99.9% of females the same age, an average difference of 55%
  • the average male (aged 36-45) has a grip strength higher than 99.5% of females the same age, an average difference of 57%

 

  • The average male (aged 50-85 years old) has an average peak force higher than 78.3% of females (aged 50-85 years old) with an average difference 40% peak force generated. Peak force in biomechanics is the most force that is exerted during a movement of the body.

 

When stratified by age group:

  • the average male (aged 13-17) has a lean mass density (grams per cm²) higher than 89% of females the same age, an average difference of 14.4%
  • the average male (aged 18-25) has a lean mass density (grams per cm²) higher than 88.9% of females the same age, an average difference of 17.2%
  • the average male (aged 26-35) has a lean mass density (grams per cm²) higher than 93% of females the same age, an average difference of 21.8%
  • the average male (aged 36-45) has a lean mass density (grams per cm²) higher than 87% of females the same age, an average difference of 18.8%

 

When stratified by age group:

  • the average male (aged 13-17) has a bone mineral density (grams per cm²) higher than 57% of females the same age, an average difference of 1.9%
  • the average male (aged 18-25) has a bone mineral density (grams per cm²) higher than 82% of females the same age, an average difference of 7.5%
  • the average male (aged 26-35) has a bone mineral density (grams per cm²) higher than 82% of females the same age, an average difference of 7.3%
  • the average male (aged 36-45) has a bone mineral density (grams per cm²) higher than 74% of females the same age, an average difference of 4.5%

 

When stratified by age group:

  • the average male (aged 13-17) has a total lean body mass higher than 91% of females the same age, an average difference of 36%
  • the average male (aged 18-25) has a total lean body mass higher than 91.4% of females the same age, an average difference of 34%
  • the average male (aged 26-35) has a total lean body mass higher than 96.2% of females the same age, an average difference of 41%
  • the average male (aged 36-45) has a total lean body mass higher than 95% of females the same age, an average difference of 37%

 

VO2 max, or maximal oxygen uptake, is the measurement of the maximum amount of oxygen an individual can utilize during intense exercise. It is a key indicator of aerobic endurance and overall cardiovascular fitness.

When stratified by age group:

  • the average male (aged 13-17) has a VO2 Max higher than 84% of females the same age, an average difference of 19.7%
  • the average male (aged 18-25) has a VO2 Max higher than 84% of females the same age, an average difference of 24%
  • the average male (aged 26-35) has a VO2 Max higher than 86% of females the same age, an average difference of 22.4%
  • the average male (aged 36-45) has a VO2 Max higher 81% of females the same age, an average difference of 17.9%

 

  • the average male (aged 13-17) has a total testosterone level higher than 100% of females the same age, an average difference of 1450.7%
  • the average male (aged 18-25) has a total testosterone level higher than 100% of females the same age, an average difference of 1370%
  • the average male (aged 26-35) has a total testosterone level higher than 99.99% of females the same age, an average difference of 1360%
  • the average male (aged 36-45) has a total testosterone level higher 100% of females the same age, an average difference of 2180%

Last updated on: August 23, 2023

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