Gender
Implement
US High School Standard — Shot Put (Boys)
5.44 kg
12 lbs · NFHS ruleslb = kg × 2.205
(display conversion only — official specifications are metric lookups, not a formula)Shot Put Weights by Age Group (Male)
| Age Group | Weight (kg) | Pounds |
| Youth (U14) | 3 | 6.6 lbs |
| Youth (U16) | 4 | 8.8 lbs |
| Youth (U18) | 5 | 11.0 lbs |
| Junior (U20) | 6 | 13.2 lbs |
| SeniorStandard | 7.26 | 16.0 lbs |
| Masters 50+ | 6 | 13.2 lbs |
| Masters 60+ | 5 | 11.0 lbs |
| Masters 70+ | 4 | 8.8 lbs |
| Masters 80+ | 3 | 6.6 lbs |
Shot Put
7.26kg
Discus
2kg
Javelin
800g
Hammer
7.26kg
Weight Throw
15.88kg
Weights follow World Athletics specifications, with WMA masters and NFHS high school standards where they apply. Local federations and individual state associations may differ — always confirm against the meet's governing rulebook.