| 1947 Men's World Championships | |
| Host City: | Philadelphia, United States |
| Dates: | September 26–27, 1947 |
| Previous: | 1946 |
The 1947 Men's World Weightlifting Championships were held in Philadelphia, United States from September 26 to September 27, 1947. There were 39 men in action from 12 nations.
| Bantamweight 56 kg | 300.0 kg | 287.5 kg | 277.5 kg | ||||
| Featherweight 60 kg | 310.0 kg | 307.5 kg | 302.5 kg | ||||
| Lightweight 67.5 kg | 352.5 kg | 350.0 kg | 342.5 kg | ||||
| Middleweight 75 kg | 405.0 kg | 375.0 kg | 352.5 kg | ||||
| Light heavyweight 82.5 kg | 387.5 kg | 370.0 kg | 367.5 kg | ||||
| Heavyweight +82.5 kg | 455.0 kg | 412.5 kg | 360.0 kg |