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Height Percentile Calculator

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Compares a child's height to others of the same age and gender using growth charts.

How To Use

How to use this calculator

Start with your values, or try a preset.

Step 1

Enter Child's Age (Years), Child's Age (Months), Child's Height, and Child's Gender in the units shown.

Step 2

Read Height in Centimeters, Child's Total Age (Years), and Approximate Height Percentile 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.

5-Year-Old Boy

Child's Age (Years): 5 years; Child's Age (Months): 0 months; Child's Height: 43 inches; Child's Gender: Male

Height in Centimeters: 109.22 cm; Child's Total Age (Years): 5 years; Approximate Height Percentile: 50 percentile

5-Year-Old Girl

Child's Age (Years): 5 years; Child's Age (Months): 0 months; Child's Height: 42 inches; Child's Gender: Female

Height in Centimeters: 106.68 cm; Child's Total Age (Years): 5 years; Approximate Height Percentile: 50 percentile

1-Year-Old Boy

Child's Age (Years): 1 years; Child's Age (Months): 6 months; Child's Height: 32 inches; Child's Gender: Male

Height in Centimeters: 81.28 cm; Child's Total Age (Years): 1.5 years; Approximate Height Percentile: 75 percentile

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Important

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