Height Calculator
To discover your child possible future height, simply input their current height and age alongside your and your partner's heights into our height calculator.
Child's Predicted Height
Predicting Based on the Parents' Heights Only
Height Converter
How to Use Height Calculator?
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Input child’s age, height, and parents’ heights.
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Select child’s gender.
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Click "Calculate" to predict adult height.
Choose the child's gender and hit 'Calculate' for the estimate. The estimate is based on the mid-parental height empirical estimate which averages the heights of the parents while blending other elements, and factors into consideration both genetics and the child's growth patterns.
Predicting Adult Height
Genetics (60-80%) and factors like nutrition, health, and pregnancy conditions shape adult height. Children of tall or short parents often grow closer to average height. Growth is fastest in infancy, slows after age 2, peaks during puberty (around 15 for girls, 18 for boys), then may decline later due to aging.
Practical Applications
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Predict child height for growth monitoring.
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Combine with our Age Calculator for age-based trends.
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Record growth spurts over time for personal records.
FAQ
What exactly is a height calculator?
A height calculator estimates a child’s future height based on their current height, age, and the height of their parents. CalcMate’s version utilizes the mid-parental height formula with additional considerations for the child’s genetics and growth patterns to provide an accurate estimate for boys and girls.
How can I predict height for boys?
To estimate a boy’s height, you can input the parents’ heights, his age, and his current height into our height predictor. It applies the mid-parental height method to estimate height while taking into account the child’s genetic factors and average growth patterns.
Does a height predictor work for girls too?
Of course, our height predictor works wonderfully for girls! Simply enter the parents’ heights, the child’s age, and current height to the height calculator. It uses average growth projections based on the child’s lineage to provide a reliable estimate of adult height.
How accurate is a child height predictor?
With a child height predictor, parental heights and growth patterns are analyzed using the mid-parental height formula, which offers a pretty good estimation. It's not completely accurate because of factors like diet or lifestyle, but it provides a reasonable starting point for projection.
What’s the mid-parental height formula?
The mid-parental height formula works out a child’s potential adult height by taking an average of the parents’ heights and tweaking it for gender-specific growth. Our height calculator makes this easy, spitting out quick, reliable results for parents eager to know about their kid’s growth.
How does a height calculator use growth charts?
Our height calculator taps into growth charts to match predictions with typical height percentiles for kids of the same age and gender. By mixing in parental heights and current measurements, it crafts an estimate that fits within healthy development ranges.
Which formulas are used in the Height Calculator?
Our Calculator uses the mid-parental height formula: for boys, the mother’s height plus 13 cm added to the father’s height, divided by 2; for girls, the father’s height minus 13 cm added to the mother’s height and divided by 2. This method projects a child’s height by taking an average of parental heights with a gender adjustment. Supported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), it is recommended for monitoring a child's growth.
Do environmental factors influence height predictions?
Yes, nutrition, sleep, and exercise during childhood can affect growth, though the calculator relies on genetic factors via the mid-parental height formula. Ensure a balanced lifestyle for optimal growth and consult a pediatrician for concerns.
How can I monitor my child’s growth over time?
Use the Height Calculator every 6–12 months to compare current height with predicted adult height. Track measurements alongside pediatric growth charts and consult a healthcare provider to ensure healthy development.