What is Mid Parental Height Calculator?
A Mid Parental Height Calculator estimates a child's potential adult height based on parents' heights. This genetic height predictor helps parents understand growth expectations and monitor child development. Our accurate height calculator uses established medical formulas to provide reliable growth predictions, considering both paternal and maternal height influences.
Height Calculator
Mid Parental Height Formula
The standard mid-parental height formula is:
For Boys: (Father's height + Mother's height + 13 cm) ÷ 2
For Girls: (Father's height + Mother's height - 13 cm) ÷ 2
How to Use the Calculator
- Enter both parents' heights in centimeters
- Select child's gender
- Click Calculate Height
- View predicted height range
- Use Clear button to reset
Height Prediction Table
| Parent Heights | Male Child | Female Child |
|---|---|---|
| 175cm + 165cm | 174.5-184.5cm | 161.5-171.5cm |
| 180cm + 160cm | 174.5-184.5cm | 161.5-171.5cm |
Advantages & Disadvantages
Advantages:
- Quick genetic potential estimation
- Helps monitor growth disorders
- Non-invasive prediction method
Disadvantages:
- Doesn't consider environmental factors
- Ignores nutritional influences
- Limited to biological parents' data
FAQs
How accurate is mid parental height calculator?
The calculator provides approximate predictions with ±10cm accuracy range. Actual height depends on nutrition, health, and other genetic factors beyond parental height.