Child Height Predictor

What is Child Height Prediction?

Child height prediction estimates a child's adult height based on genetic factors and current growth patterns. Approximately 80% of height is determined by genetics, with the remaining 20% influenced by nutrition, sleep, overall health, and environmental factors. Multiple prediction methods exist, with the mid-parental height method being the most commonly used.

The mid-parental height method uses parents' heights to estimate adult height. For boys, the formula is: ((Mother's height + Father's height + 5) / 2). For girls: ((Mother's height + Father's height - 5) / 2). This method provides a range of ±2 inches for most children, with accuracy improving as children get older. For tracking weight growth, see our Child Weight Percentile Calculator to monitor overall growth patterns.

How to Use This Calculator

Enter the child's gender, current age (2-18 years), current height in inches, and both parents' adult heights in inches. The calculator uses the mid-parental height method to predict adult height, provides a height range (±2 inches), shows current height percentile based on CDC growth charts, and calculates projected growth remaining.

Use the chart to visualize the child's projected growth path to adult height. The chart shows how height is expected to change over time based on current measurements and genetic factors.

Formula Explained

The height prediction uses the mid-parental height method:

Source: CDC Growth Charts and Mid-Parental Height Method (Khamis-Roche method available for more complex calculations)

When to Use This Calculator

Use this calculator to estimate a child's adult height for general curiosity, growth tracking, or understanding growth patterns. It's helpful for parents who want to understand their child's growth trajectory and set realistic expectations about adult height. For comprehensive growth tracking, use our Child Weight Percentile Calculator alongside this tool.

Parents and healthcare providers use height predictions to track growth, identify potential growth concerns, and understand how a child's height compares to genetic potential. However, predictions are estimates and actual height may vary.

Tips for Best Results

• Use accurate measurements: Ensure current height and parent heights are measured accurately. Use a stadiometer or wall-mounted measuring device for best accuracy.
• Understand the range: Predictions provide a range of ±2 inches. Actual adult height may fall anywhere within this range or occasionally outside it.
• Consider age: Predictions are more accurate for older children (10+ years) than younger ones. Growth patterns become clearer as children approach puberty.
• Monitor growth rate: Track height over time to ensure growth is on track. Sudden changes in growth rate may warrant medical evaluation.
• Focus on health: While genetics determine most of height, ensure adequate nutrition, sleep, and overall health to support optimal growth within genetic potential.
• Track weight growth: Use our Child Weight Percentile Calculator to monitor weight alongside height for complete growth tracking.

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