The average weight for a man in the UK is about 85.8 kg (13 st 7 lb, or 189 lb), with an average height of 176.2 cm (5′9″) (Health Survey for England 2022). The average BMI is 27.6 – overweight. A healthy weight for an average-height man is 57.4–77.3 kg (9 st 1 lb – 12 st 2 lb).
Average man in England: key numbers
Two in three men in England are overweight or living with obesity, and 28% have a BMI of 30 or more. Men’s average waist rises from 88.7 cm at age 16 to 34 to 104.5 cm at age 65 to 74.
Source: NHS England, Health Survey for England 2022. Heights and weights measured by interviewers.
Average weight vs healthy weight
For a man of average height (176.2 cm), the healthy range is 57.4 to 77.3 kg. The average man is about 8.5 kg (1 st 5 lb) above the top of it.
| Measure | Average man | Healthy for 176 cm |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 85.8 kg (13 st 7 lb) | 57.4–77.3 kg (9 st 1 lb – 12 st 2 lb) |
| BMI | 27.6 | 18.5–24.9 |
| Waist | 89–105 cm depending on age | Under 88 cm (half of height) |
Healthy weight for men by height
| Height | Age 18–39 | Age 40–64 | Age 65+ (BMI 23–27.9)* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5′3″ (160 cm) | 7 st 6 lb – 10 st 1 lb 47.4–63.8 kg | 7 st 6 lb – 10 st 1 lb | 9 st 4 lb – 11 st 4 lb 58.9–71.4 kg |
| 5′4″ (163 cm) | 7 st 10 lb – 10 st 5 lb 48.9–65.8 kg | 7 st 10 lb – 10 st 5 lb | 9 st 8 lb – 11 st 9 lb 60.8–73.7 kg |
| 5′5″ (165 cm) | 7 st 13 lb – 10 st 10 lb 50.4–67.9 kg | 7 st 13 lb – 10 st 10 lb | 9 st 12 lb – 12 st 0 lb 62.7–76.0 kg |
| 5′6″ (168 cm) | 8 st 3 lb – 11 st 0 lb 52.0–70.0 kg | 8 st 3 lb – 11 st 0 lb | 10 st 3 lb – 12 st 5 lb 64.6–78.4 kg |
| 5′7″ (170 cm) | 8 st 6 lb – 11 st 5 lb 53.6–72.1 kg | 8 st 6 lb – 11 st 5 lb | 10 st 7 lb – 12 st 10 lb 66.6–80.8 kg |
| 5′8″ (173 cm) | 8 st 10 lb – 11 st 10 lb 55.2–74.3 kg | 8 st 10 lb – 11 st 10 lb | 10 st 11 lb – 13 st 1 lb 68.6–83.2 kg |
| 5′9″ (175 cm) | 8 st 13 lb – 12 st 1 lb 56.8–76.5 kg | 8 st 13 lb – 12 st 1 lb | 11 st 2 lb – 13 st 7 lb 70.6–85.7 kg |
| 5′10″ (178 cm) | 9 st 3 lb – 12 st 6 lb 58.5–78.7 kg | 9 st 3 lb – 12 st 6 lb | 11 st 6 lb – 13 st 12 lb 72.7–88.2 kg |
| 5′11″ (180 cm) | 9 st 7 lb – 12 st 11 lb 60.2–81.0 kg | 9 st 7 lb – 12 st 11 lb | 11 st 11 lb – 14 st 4 lb 74.8–90.7 kg |
| 6′0″ (183 cm) | 9 st 10 lb – 13 st 2 lb 61.9–83.3 kg | 9 st 10 lb – 13 st 2 lb | 12 st 2 lb – 14 st 10 lb 76.9–93.3 kg |
| 6′1″ (185 cm) | 10 st 0 lb – 13 st 7 lb 63.6–85.6 kg | 10 st 0 lb – 13 st 7 lb | 12 st 6 lb – 15 st 1 lb 79.1–95.9 kg |
| 6′2″ (188 cm) | 10 st 4 lb – 13 st 12 lb 65.4–88.0 kg | 10 st 4 lb – 13 st 12 lb | 12 st 11 lb – 15 st 7 lb 81.3–98.6 kg |
| 6′3″ (190 cm) | 10 st 8 lb – 14 st 3 lb 67.1–90.4 kg | 10 st 8 lb – 14 st 3 lb | 13 st 2 lb – 15 st 13 lb 83.5–101.2 kg |
| 6′4″ (193 cm) | 10 st 12 lb – 14 st 9 lb 68.9–92.8 kg | 10 st 12 lb – 14 st 9 lb | 13 st 7 lb – 16 st 5 lb 85.7–104.0 kg |
*For people over 65, research suggests a BMI of about 23 to 28 is linked with the lowest risk; the NHS advises older adults not to lose weight without advice from a GP.
Why men should measure their waist
Men tend to store fat inside the abdomen, around the organs. This visceral fat is closely linked with type 2 diabetes, fatty liver disease and heart disease. NICE recommends keeping your waist to less than half your height. Muscular men with a high BMI but a slim waist are at lower risk than their BMI suggests.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the average weight for a man in the UK?
About 85.8 kg (13 st 7 lb), according to the Health Survey for England 2022.
What is the average height for a man in the UK?
About 176.2 cm, or just over 5 ft 9 in.
What is the average weight for a 5′8″ man?
There is no official average per height. A healthy weight at 5′8″ is 8 st 10 lb to 11 st 10 lb (55.2–74.3 kg). See the 5′8″ man page.
Is the average man overweight?
Yes, on average. The mean BMI for men in England is 27.6, and 67% of men are overweight or living with obesity.
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