The average birth weight depends on a few factors, but here’s a breakdown:
Full-term babies: For babies born at a healthy full-term gestation (between 37 and 40 weeks), the average weight falls in a range of 5 pounds, 8 ounces (2.5 kilograms) to 8 pounds, 13 ounces (4.0 kilograms) according to the World Health Organization (WHO).
Specifying gender: There’s a slight difference between the sexes. On average, full-term male babies weigh in at about 7 pounds, 6 ounces (3.3 kilograms), while full-term females average 7 pounds, 2 ounces (3.2 kilograms)
The average birth weight depends on a few factors, but here’s a breakdown:
Full-term babies: For babies born at a healthy full-term gestation (between 37 and 40 weeks), the average weight falls in a range of 5 pounds, 8 ounces (2.5 kilograms) to 8 pounds, 13 ounces (4.0 kilograms) according to the World Health Organization (WHO).
Specifying gender: There’s a slight difference between the sexes. On average, full-term male babies weigh in at about 7 pounds, 6 ounces (3.3 kilograms), while full-term females average 7 pounds, 2 ounces (3.2 kilograms)