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Height Calculator — Adult Height Estimate

Estimate adult height from biological parents’ heights with the mid-parental formula. Convert cm to feet and inches.

Height Calculator — Adult Height Estimate

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STEP BY STEP

How to use height calculator — adult height estimate

  1. Read the result and calculation method.
  2. Compare the example and check the assumptions.

IN PRACTICE

Example

Parents of 180 cm and 165 cm give 178.85 cm for a boy or 166.15 cm for a girl.

GOOD TO KNOW

What does this tool calculate?

A rough estimate, not a growth assessment. Nutrition, puberty and health affect final height. Discuss growth concerns with a pediatrician.

Formula and method

Boy: (father + mother + 12.7 cm) / 2. Girl: (father + mother − 12.7 cm) / 2. 1 inch = 2.54 cm.

Worked example

Parents of 180 cm and 165 cm give 178.85 cm for a boy or 166.15 cm for a girl.

Limits and assumptions

A rough estimate, not a growth assessment. Nutrition, puberty and health affect final height. Discuss growth concerns with a pediatrician.

Frequently asked questions

How is the result calculated?

Boy: (father + mother + 12.7 cm) / 2. Girl: (father + mother − 12.7 cm) / 2. 1 inch = 2.54 cm.

What should I check before using it?

A rough estimate, not a growth assessment. Nutrition, puberty and health affect final height. Discuss growth concerns with a pediatrician.

Sources

American Academy of Pediatrics — Mid-parental method