HS boys: 12 lbs
Standard 12-lb shot for HS boys in all NFHS-governed competition. Some indoor JV meets use a 10-lb shot for younger boys, but state and outdoor meets are 12 lbs.
Shot put weight depends on age and gender. The HS boys' shot is 12 lbs; the HS girls' shot is 4 kg (8.8 lbs). College men throw 16 lbs; college women throw 4 kg. Below: the full chart with NFHS, USATF, and World Athletics standards, plus the implements you'll actually see at meets.
Standard 12-lb shot for HS boys in all NFHS-governed competition. Some indoor JV meets use a 10-lb shot for younger boys, but state and outdoor meets are 12 lbs.
Same weight from HS through NCAA and World Athletics for women. The implement size stays constant across levels.
Standard adult men's shot. The jump from 12 to 16 lbs at the college level is a major transition; freshmen often throw 3-5 feet shorter in their first year.
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Per NFHS, USATF, NCAA, and World Athletics 2025-2026.
| Level | Boys / Men | Girls / Women |
|---|---|---|
| U12 (10-11) | 6 lbs / 2.72 kg | 6 lbs / 2.72 kg |
| U14 (12-13) | 4 kg / 8.8 lbs | 3 kg / 6.6 lbs |
| HS (NFHS) | 12 lbs | 4 kg / 8.8 lbs |
| NCAA Indoor / Outdoor | 16 lbs / 7.26 kg | 4 kg / 8.8 lbs |
| Masters 40-49 | 16 lbs / 7.26 kg | 4 kg / 8.8 lbs |
| Masters 50-59 | 6 kg / 13.2 lbs | 3 kg / 6.6 lbs |
| Masters 60+ | 5 kg / 11 lbs | 3 kg / 6.6 lbs |
| World Athletics | 7.26 kg / 16 lbs | 4 kg / 8.8 lbs |
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