Short answer: in South Africa, men who are 179 cm (5′10″) weigh 170 lb (77 kg) on average (median 167 lb). The middle half weigh 145–191 lb (66–87 kg).
170 lb (77 kg)
average weight
145–191 lb (66–87 kg)
middle 50%
179 cm
taller than 92% of men in South Africa
| Percentile | Weight |
|---|---|
| P10 | 128 lb (58 kg) |
| P25 | 145 lb (66 kg) |
| P50 | 167 lb (76 kg) |
| P75 | 191 lb (87 kg) |
| P90 | 216 lb (98 kg) |
Percentile: the share of men at this height who weigh less. The 90th percentile, for example, is where the heaviest 10% begin.
The World Health Organization's normal BMI range (18.5–24.9) works out to 131–176 lb (59–80 kg) at 179 cm (5′10″). About 49% of men this tall in South Africa fall in that range and 39% above it. It's a reference range, not a personal "ideal weight": it ignores muscle, age and build.
| Average weight | Middle 50% | |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 206 lb (94 kg) | 177–232 lb (80–105 kg) |
| Brazil | 193 lb (87 kg) | 167–214 lb (76–97 kg) |
| Pakistan | 183 lb (83 kg) | 156–206 lb (71–94 kg) |
| China | 176 lb (80 kg) | 157–192 lb (71–87 kg) |
| Indonesia | 165 lb (75 kg) | 144–183 lb (65–83 kg) |
| India | 164 lb (74 kg) | 143–181 lb (65–82 kg) |
| Nigeria | 161 lb (73 kg) | 143–178 lb (65–81 kg) |
| Bangladesh | 157 lb (71 kg) | 139–174 lb (63–79 kg) |
How much do 179 cm (5′10″) women weigh? →
Is 5′10″ tall in South Africa? →
Average height in South Africa →
Statistics, not a health assessment. Weight at a given height is the country's BMI distribution × height², assuming BMI doesn't depend on height. Details: methodology and sources.