Height Percentile Calculator
Calculate height percentiles for children using WHO growth standards
Calculate Child Height Percentile
Calculator works for children 0-20 years old
Measure height without shoes for accuracy
Example Calculations
Average Height Example
Child: 4-year-old girl
Height: 108 cm
Result: 85th - 97th percentile (Above Average)
Interpretation: Taller than most peers, healthy growth pattern
Growth Monitoring Example
Child: 14-year-old boy
Height: 160 cm
Result: 50th - 75th percentile (Average)
Interpretation: Normal height for age, continue monitoring growth velocity
Concern Example
Child: 2-year-old boy
Height: 80 cm
Result: Below 3rd percentile (Very Short)
Interpretation: Requires pediatric evaluation for potential growth issues
Height Classifications
Very Short
< 3rd percentile
Short
3rd - 10th percentile
Below Average
10th - 25th percentile
Average
25th - 75th percentile
Above Average
75th - 90th percentile
Tall
90th - 97th percentile
Very Tall
> 97th percentile
Growth Factors
Genetics
Parental height strongly influences child's potential
Nutrition
Adequate protein, vitamins, and minerals essential
Sleep
Growth hormone released during deep sleep
Exercise
Physical activity stimulates bone growth
Health Status
Chronic conditions can affect growth patterns
Understanding Height Percentiles
What Are Height Percentiles?
Height percentiles compare your child's height to thousands of other children of the same age and sex. They are based on WHO (World Health Organization) growth standards and help track normal growth patterns.
Important Growth Principles
- •Children normally follow their own growth curve over time
- •Single measurements are less important than growth patterns
- •Growth spurts and plateaus are normal during development
- •Puberty timing significantly affects growth velocity
When to Consult a Pediatrician
Immediate Consultation
Height below 3rd percentile or above 97th percentile
Growth Velocity Concerns
Crossing two or more percentile lines up or down
Growth Plateau
No growth for 6+ months in young children
Remember: Height percentiles are population-based comparisons. A child at the 10th percentile can be perfectly healthy if they're following their own consistent growth curve and meeting developmental milestones.