| 1938 Men's World Championships | |
| Host City: | Vienna, Nazi Germany |
| Dates: | October 21–23, 1938 |
| Previous: | 1937 |
The 1938 Men's World Weightlifting Championships were held in Vienna, Nazi Germany from October 21 to October 23, 1938. There were 38 men in action from 11 nations.
| Featherweight 60 kg | 305.0 kg | 300.0 kg | 297.5 kg | ||||
| Lightweight 67.5 kg | 350.0 kg | 342.5 kg | 332.5 kg | ||||
| Middleweight 75 kg | 367.5 kg | 360.0 kg | 357.5 kg | ||||
| Light heavyweight 82.5 kg | 387.5 kg | 377.5 kg | 372.5 kg | ||||
| Heavyweight +82.5 kg | 410.0 kg | 397.5 kg | 390.0 kg |