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The averages for 12-year-olds are 89 pounds, for males, and 92 pounds, for females. However, beyond biological sex, many other factors influence someone's weight at this age, including their height, body composition, the onset of puberty, environmental factors, and underlying health issues.
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Read More »To tell whether a young adolescent has a healthy weight, it can help to know the average for their age and sex. The averages for 12-year-olds are 89 pounds, for males, and 92 pounds, for females. However, beyond biological sex, many other factors influence someone’s weight at this age, including their height, body composition, the onset of puberty, environmental factors, and underlying health issues. Below, we explore the averages and the factors that affect them, using statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). We also describe some health risks of having a weight that is significantly below or above average. The averages by sex Share on Pinterest Credit Image: Jekaterina Nikitina/Getty Images Biological sex plays a role in weight, and in general, a 12-year-old female weighs slightly more than a male of the same age. When discussing a child’s weight, a doctor may refer to a statistic that indicates the percentage of others who weigh less or more. For example, a child in the 35th percentile weighs more than 35% of children of the same age and sex. By the same token, they weight less than 65% of these peers. Below, learn more about the averages for 12-year-old males and females. Females According to the CDC, the average weight of a 12-year-old female is 92 pounds (lb) , or around 42 kilograms (kg). Below, find the average range by percentile: Percentile lb kg (rounded to nearest value) 95th 135 61 90th 123 56 75th 106 48 50th 92 42 25th 81 37 10th 72 33 5th 68 31 Males The CDC report that the average weight of a 12-year-old male is 89 lb , or about 40 kg. Below, find the average range by percentile: Percentile lb kg (rounded to nearest value) 95th 130 59 90th 119 54 75th 103 47 50th 89 40 25th 79 36 10th 71 32 5th 67 30 How weight relates to BMI A healthcare provider may calculate a child’s body mass index (BMI) to determine whether their weight is healthy. This gives a more accurate picture because it also takes height into account. The CDC provide a tool for calculating the BMI of children aged 2–18 years. To use it, a person needs to know: the child’s weight, in pounds
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