The table below shows the average body weight range according to the age. Table is split with gender factor which is boys and girls. There are four body weight group which are lean, average, overweight and obese. Check which category you are on.
- Sporty and active teenagers are likely to be in the lean and average category.
- Less active teenagers are likely to be in the Overweight and obsess category.
Check:- Average Height to Body Weight
Average body-fat percentage for BOYS
| Age | Lean | Average | Overweight | Obese |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 4 – 12% | 13 – 22% | 23 – 28% | 29 – 35%+ |
| 11 | 4 – 12% | 13 – 22% | 23 – 28% | 29 – 35%+ |
| 12 | 4 – 11% | 12 – 21% | 22 – 27% | 28 – 35%+ |
| 13 | 4 – 11% | 12 – 21% | 22 – 27% | 28 – 35%+ |
| 14 | 4 – 10% | 11 – 20% | 21 – 26% | 27 – 35%+ |
| 15 | 4 – 10% | 11 – 20% | 21 – 26% | 27 – 35%+ |
| 16 | 4 – 10% | 11 – 20% | 21 – 26% | 27 – 35%+ |
| 17 | 4 – 10% | 11 – 20% | 21 – 26% | 27 – 35%+ |
| 18 | 4 – 10% | 11 – 20% | 21 – 26% | 27 – 35%+ |
Average body-fat percentage for GIRLS
| Age | Lean | Average | Overweight | Obese |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 4 – 15% | 16 – 25% | 26 – 30% | 31 – 35%+ |
| 11 | 4 – 15% | 16 – 25% | 26 – 30% | 31 – 35%+ |
| 12 | 4 – 14% | 15 – 24% | 25 – 29% | 29 – 35%+ |
| 13 | 4 – 14% | 15 – 24% | 25 – 29% | 29 – 35%+ |
| 14 | 4 – 13% | 12 – 23% | 24 – 28% | 29 – 35%+ |
| 15 | 4 – 13% | 12 – 23% | 24 – 28% | 29 – 35%+ |
| 16 | 4 – 13% | 12 – 23% | 24 – 28% | 29 – 35%+ |
| 17 | 4 – 13% | 12 – 23% | 24 – 28% | 29 – 35%+ |
| 18 | 4 – 13% | 12 – 23% | 24 – 28% | 29 – 35%+ |
