A typical adult human has what mass?

A typical adult human has what mass?

• A. 50 to 60 kg
• B. 55 to 65 kg
• C. 60 to 70 kg
• D. 75 to 85 kg

Answer: (C)

Mass of an adult varies a lot because people differ in height and build, but for many educational purposes we use a representative range around 60 to 70 kg. This interval captures most adults, including many who are of average height and build, and provides a practical standard for calculations in physiology and biomechanics. The other options tend to be either too low or too high for the typical population, excluding a sizable portion of adults. In short, 60–70 kg is the best average-range choice to reflect common adult body mass.

Mass of an adult varies a lot because people differ in height and build, but for many educational purposes we use a representative range around 60 to 70 kg. This interval captures most adults, including many who are of average height and build, and provides a practical standard for calculations in physiology and biomechanics. The other options tend to be either too low or too high for the typical population, excluding a sizable portion of adults. In short, 60–70 kg is the best average-range choice to reflect common adult body mass.