The sport of wrestling is growing rapidly across the world. Not only is the fan base growing, but also the number of participants, who often ask about the different wrestling weight classes.
That’s why we put together this complete list of wrestling weight classes from the U20 to the Olympics.
(Note: We did not add the US scholastic weight classes used within the public school system, because not every state uses the same divisions, and we didn’t want to put incorrect information.)
Greco-Roman Wrestling Weight Classes
Greco-Roman wrestling, governed by UWW, is primarily a male discipline at the senior international level, with women typically competing in freestyle. Below are the senior-level Greco-Roman wrestling weight classes for men.
Men’s Greco-Roman (UWW, Senior Level):
- 55 kg (121.3 lbs)
- 60 kg (132.3 lbs)
- 63 kg (138.9 lbs)
- 67 kg (147.7 lbs)
- 72 kg (158.7 lbs)
- 77 kg (169.8 lbs)
- 82 kg (180.8 lbs)
- 87 kg (191.8 lbs)
- 97 kg (213.8 lbs)
- 130 kg (286.6 lbs)
Women’s Greco-Roman
Greco-Roman is not typically contested by women in major UWW competitions (e.g., Olympics, World Championships). In rare cases where women’s Greco-Roman exists (e.g., regional or developmental events), weight classes often align with women’s freestyle.
Freestyle Wrestling Weight Classes
Freestyle wrestling, also governed by UWW, is contested by both men and women. Between the men’s and women’s divisions, there are currently 20 freestyle wrestling weight classes under UWW rules.
Men’s Freestyle (UWW, Senior Level)
- 57 kg (125.7 lbs)
- 61 kg (134.5 lbs)
- 65 kg (143.3 lbs)
- 70 kg (154.3 lbs)
- 74 kg (163.1 lbs)
- 79 kg (174.2 lbs)
- 86 kg (189.6 lbs)
- 92 kg (202.8 lbs)
- 97 kg (213.8 lbs)
- 125 kg (275.6 lbs)
Women’s Freestyle (UWW, Senior Level)
- 50 kg (110.2 lbs)
- 53 kg (116.8 lbs)
- 55 kg (121.3 lbs)
- 57 kg (125.7 lbs)
- 59 kg (130.1 lbs)
- 62 kg (136.7 lbs)
- 65 kg (143.3 lbs)
- 68 kg (149.9 lbs)
- 72 kg (158.7 lbs)
- 76 kg (167.6 lbs)
Folkstyle(Collegiate) Wrestling Weight Classes
Collegiate wrestling in the U.S., governed by the NCAA, uses folkstyle for men and increasingly for women, with weight classes primarily in pounds. There are currently 17 weight classes used within U.S. collegiate wrestling.
Men’s Collegiate Wrestling (NCAA, Folkstyle)
- 125 lbs (56.7 kg)
- 133 lbs (60.3 kg)
- 141 lbs (64.0 kg)
- 149 lbs (67.6 kg)
- 157 lbs (71.2 kg)
- 165 lbs (74.8 kg)
- 174 lbs (78.9 kg)
- 184 lbs (83.5 kg)
- 197 lbs (89.4 kg)
- 285 lbs (129.3 kg, Heavyweight)
Women’s Collegiate Wrestling (NCAA/NWCA, Folkstyle or Freestyle)
- 101 lbs (45.8 kg)
- 109 lbs (49.4 kg)
- 116 lbs (52.6 kg)
- 123 lbs (55.8 kg)
- 130 lbs (59.0 kg)
- 136 lbs (61.7 kg)
- 143 lbs (64.9 kg)
- 155 lbs (70.3 kg)
- 170 lbs (77.1 kg)
- 191 lbs (86.6 kg)
Men’s Greco-Roman Wrestling (Olympic Weight Classes)
Like in UWW competition, Greco-Roman is also a male-only discipline in the Olympics. There are currently six Greco-Roman wrestling weight classes showcased within the Olympics.
- 60 kg (132.3 lbs)
- 67 kg (147.7 lbs)
- 77 kg (169.8 lbs)
- 87 kg (191.8 lbs)
- 97 kg (213.8 lbs)
- 130 kg (286.6 lbs)
Men’s Freestyle Wrestling (Olympic Weight Classes)
Just like in Olympic Greco-Roman wrestling, men’s freestyle wrestling in the Olympics also consists of six different weight classes.
- 57 kg (125.7 lbs)
- 65 kg (143.3 lbs)
- 74 kg (163.1 lbs)
- 86 kg (189.6 lbs)
- 97 kg (213.8 lbs)
- 125 kg (275.6 lbs)
Women’s Freestyle Wrestling (Olympic Weight Classes)
Women’s wrestling in the Olympics is exclusively freestyle, with the following six weight classes.
- 50 kg (110.2 lbs)
- 53 kg (116.8 lbs)
- 57 kg (125.7 lbs)
- 62 kg (136.7 lbs)
- 68 kg (149.9 lbs)
- 76 kg (167.6 lbs)
U20 (Junior) Wrestling Weight Classes (UWW, International)
The U20 (Junior) division, for wrestlers aged 18–20, is used in international freestyle and Greco-Roman wrestling under UWW rules. These apply to events like the UWW Junior World Championships. Here are the current wrestling weight classes used within the U20 divisions.
Greco-Roman (UWW U20)
- 57 kg (125.7 lbs)
- 61 kg (134.5 lbs)
- 65 kg (143.3 lbs)
- 70 kg (154.3 lbs)
- 74 kg (163.1 lbs)
- 79 kg (174.2 lbs)
- 86 kg (189.6 lbs)
- 92 kg (202.8 lbs)
- 97 kg (213.8 lbs)
- 125 kg (275.6 lbs)
Women’s Freestyle (UWW U20)
- 50 kg (110.2 lbs)
- 53 kg (116.8 lbs)
- 55 kg (121.3 lbs)
- 57 kg (125.7 lbs)
- 59 kg (130.1 lbs)
- 62 kg (136.7 lbs)
- 65 kg (143.3 lbs)
- 68 kg (149.9 lbs)
- 72 kg (158.7 lbs)
- 76 kg (167.6 lbs)
Bobby is martial artist for almost 20 years with a BJJ black belt under Professor Sergio Miranda. He is also a karate black and former combat sports athlete, who loves all things grappling.