Child Height Predictor
Predicted adult height from parent heights.
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Results
- Predicted adult height
- 69.5 in (176.5 cm)
- Likely range
- 65.5–73.5 in
- In feet
- 5′ 10″
- Mid-parental height
- 67 in
Quick answer
Mid-parental height predicts adult height within about 4 inches for most children.
Boys = (mother + father + 5in) ÷ 2
How to use the Child Height Predictor
- 1Enter both parents' heights.
- 2Select the child's sex.
- 3Read the prediction and its range.
Frequently asked questions
How accurate is this?
About ±4 inches — nutrition and puberty timing shift results.
Does it work for adopted children?
No — it depends on biological parents' heights.