What is Child Height Calculator?
A child height calculator estimates a child's potential adult height based on parental heights and scientific growth patterns. This tool helps parents track growth milestones, identify potential growth issues early, and understand genetic height potential. Our calculator uses the mid-parental formula endorsed by pediatricians, providing reliable predictions for children's height development from infancy to adolescence.
Height Calculator
Height Prediction Formula
Our calculator uses the mid-parental formula:
For boys: (Father's height + Mother's height + 13cm) ÷ 2
For girls: (Father's height + Mother's height - 13cm) ÷ 2
How to Use
Enter both parents' heights in centimeters, select the child's gender, and click calculate. The calculator will show the estimated adult height range. For accurate results, measure parents' heights without shoes. Remember this is an estimation - actual height can vary due to nutrition, health factors, and environmental influences. Regular pediatric checkups are recommended for proper growth monitoring.
Height Prediction Table
| Parent Heights | Boy's Height | Girl's Height |
|---|---|---|
| 170cm + 160cm | 174.5cm | 161.5cm |
| 180cm + 165cm | 183.5cm | 170.5cm |
| 175cm + 170cm | 184.0cm | 171.0cm |
Pros and Cons
Advantages:
- Identifies potential growth abnormalities early
- Helps set realistic expectations for sports/activities
- Non-invasive and easy to use
- Provides genetic potential reference
- Helps in nutritional planning
Disadvantages:
- Doesn't account for environmental factors
- Cannot predict puberty timing
- Margin of error ±5cm
- Doesn't consider health conditions
- Parental heights might not be accurate
FAQs
How accurate is the child height calculator?
The calculator provides an estimation with ±5cm accuracy based on genetic potential. Actual height depends on nutrition, health, and environmental factors. Regular medical checkups are important for accurate growth monitoring.
Can height calculator predict exact adult height?
No calculator can predict exact height due to various influencing factors. Our tool shows probable range based on genetic potential and statistical averages from growth pattern studies.