What is the average width of a penis?
Men are not only insecure about the length of their penis, but they are also often insecure about the width of their penis. Several women indicate they prefer a wider penis above a longer penis, which can be more stimulating during sex. The average width of a flaccid penis has a circumference of 3.7 inches (9.3cm), and the average width of an erect penis has a circumference of 4.6 inches (11.7cm).
See also: Average Number of Kissing Partners
Measuring the width of your penis
If you want to compare the width of your penis to the average, you have to measure the widest part of your penis. This is the part where your penis begins.
Average penis width per age
The width of your penis increases as you grow in height. In the table below you can see the average penis width per age group.
| Age | Average penis width |
| 12 years | 3 inches (7.6 cm) |
| 13 years | 3.9 inches (9.9 cm) |
| 14 years | 4 inches (10.2 cm) |
| 15 years | 4.2 inches (10.7 cm) |
| 16 years | 4.3 inches (10.9 cm) |
| 17 years | 4.4 inches (11.2 cm) |
| 18 years | 4.6 inches (11.7 cm) |
See besides average penis width also:
Average Penis length
Average Sex per Week
Average Sex Time
Average Sexual Partners