A typical 10‑year‑old often weighs somewhere around 70 pounds (about 32 kilograms), but there is a wide healthy range.

Typical weight range

For many 10‑year‑olds, a common “average” weight is about 68–71 pounds (around 31–32 kg). However, healthy weights can span roughly from the low‑50s to about 100 pounds (around 24–45 kg), depending on height, sex, and body build.

Why there is no single “should”

Children grow at different rates, especially around this age, so one exact “should” number does not fit every child. Doctors usually look at growth charts (percentiles) over time rather than a single weight to decide if a child’s growth is healthy.

How to check if the weight is healthy

To see if a 10‑year‑old’s weight is in a healthy range, a pediatrician will usually check:

• Height and weight together (BMI‑for‑age percentile).

• Growth pattern over several visits, not just one measurement.

If you are worried about a specific child’s weight, the safest step is to ask their doctor or pediatric nurse, who can plot their measurements on official growth charts and explain what is healthy for that child.