4. Average Height Today For Men In U.S. Is Just Over 5′ 9″ (175 cm)
The average guy in the US presently is quite average. So, if you see more NBA type hunks near you, then remember that they are just a handful. The average height today for men in the U.S. is just over 5′ 9″ (175 cm) and the average weight is approximately 190 pounds (86 kg). In 1960, the average height for men was about 5′ 8″ (172 cm) and the average weight was just over 166 pounds (75 kg).