Skin accounts for about 15% of your body weight. This means that for an average adult weighing around 150 pounds, their skin would weigh approximately 22.5 pounds.
While skin only makes up a small percentage of body weight, it's the largest organ in the human body, covering approximately 21 square feet and containing more than 11 miles of blood vessels.
Note: The question "What percentage is skin?" can be interpreted in multiple ways. For example, it could be asking:
- What percentage of the body's weight does skin comprise? This is answered above.
- What percentage of skin cancers are melanomas? This percentage is about 1% according to the American Cancer Society.
- What percentage of skin health/appearance is attributed to genetics? This is subjective and depends on individual experiences, but one Reddit user estimated it to be around 60%.
