Predict adult height based on parents heights
This calculator provides an estimate based on the mid-parental height formula and is for informational purposes only. Actual adult height is influenced by nutrition, health, genetics, and environmental factors. Always consult a healthcare professional for growth-related concerns.
This method averages both parents' heights, adding 13cm for boys and subtracting 13cm for girls. The ±10cm range accounts for natural genetic variation, nutrition, and environmental factors that influence final adult height.
Genetics determine about 60-80% of height potential. Nutrition, sleep quality, physical activity, and hormonal health (growth hormone, thyroid, sex steroids) play crucial roles in reaching that potential during childhood and adolescent growth spurts.
Pediatricians track height velocity on growth charts to identify deviations from expected patterns. Growth less than 5cm per year after age 5 warrants evaluation. Early detection of growth disorders allows for timely intervention and better outcomes.