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Child Height Predictor

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Estimates a child's potential adult height based on parental heights.

How To Use

How to use this calculator

Start with your values, or try a preset.

Step 1

Enter Father's Height, Mother's Height, and Child's Gender in the units shown.

Step 2

Read Average Parental Height, Predicted Height (Female), Predicted Height (Male), and Predicted Adult Height in the results panel. Results update as you change the inputs.

Step 3

Choose a preset to load an example, then adjust the values for your situation.

Worked Examples

Example calculations

See the inputs and their calculated results.

Typical Male

Father's Height: 72 inches; Mother's Height: 66 inches; Child's Gender: Male

Average Parental Height: 69 inches; Predicted Height (Female): 66.5 inches; Predicted Height (Male): 71.5 inches; Predicted Adult Height: 71.5 inches; Predicted Adult Height: 181.61 cm

Typical Female

Father's Height: 70 inches; Mother's Height: 64 inches; Child's Gender: Female

Average Parental Height: 67 inches; Predicted Height (Female): 64.5 inches; Predicted Height (Male): 69.5 inches; Predicted Adult Height: 64.5 inches; Predicted Adult Height: 163.83 cm

Tall Parents, Male Child

Father's Height: 75 inches; Mother's Height: 70 inches; Child's Gender: Male

Average Parental Height: 72.5 inches; Predicted Height (Female): 70 inches; Predicted Height (Male): 75 inches; Predicted Adult Height: 75 inches; Predicted Adult Height: 190.5 cm

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Important

Use the result as an estimate and confirm any medical decisions with a qualified professional.