Discus weight depends on age and gender. HS boys throw a 1.6 kg discus; HS girls throw 1 kg. College men and World Athletics use a 2 kg discus. Below: the full chart with all federation standards, plus what changes when the discus weight changes. All six weights in regular competition, each with its rim diameter, are listed in how much a discus weighs.
Standard 1.6 kg discus across all NFHS competition. The jump to 2 kg in college is significant; freshmen often throw 10-20 feet shorter in the first year. The NFHS rule behind that 1.6 kg figure, and what middle schools do instead, sits on the high school discus weight page.
Same weight from HS through NCAA and World Athletics for women. The implement diameter stays constant; only the weight varies by level.
Standard adult men's discus. Heavier implement means lower release velocity but more energy per throw. Trades off differently than the shot.
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Per NFHS, USATF, NCAA, and World Athletics 2025-2026.
| Level | Boys / Men | Girls / Women |
|---|---|---|
| USATF 13-14 | 1 kg | 1 kg |
| HS (NFHS) | 1.6 kg | 1 kg |
| NCAA Outdoor | 2 kg | 1 kg |
| Masters 40-49 | 2 kg | 1 kg |
| Masters 50-59 | 1.5 kg | 1 kg |
| Masters 60+ | 1 kg | 1 kg |
| World Athletics | 2 kg | 1 kg |
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