A human bite can exert up to 125 kg of force. However, the average force differs between males and females.
According to the reference, the force a human jaw can exert in a single bite varies:
- The human jaw is capable of exerting up to 125 kg of force in a single bite.
- The average female bite registers at 50 kg.
- The average male bite registers at 70 kg.
There's also a difference in bite pressure between the front and back teeth. The molars (back teeth) bear most of the stress during a bite.
| Factor | Force (kg) |
|---|---|
| Maximum Potential | 125 |
| Average Male | 70 |
| Average Female | 50 |
