How tall will my child be?

There are many factors that can influence how tall a child will grow. Key factors include genetics and when the child reaches puberty. Both height and the age at which puberty occurs are heavily influenced by hereditary genes from the child’s parents. Of course, there are exceptions, where children may not grow in the same way as their parents.

When entering puberty, one often grows rapidly. Then it decreases the further into puberty one progresses. Therefore, children may grow a bit taller if they enter puberty late. According to 1177, girls usually enter puberty sometime between the ages of 8-13, while boys reach puberty around 11-14 years old. Puberty typically lasts between 4-6 years.

Growth curve

At the Child Health Center (BVC) and School Health Services, the child’s weight and length are documented on a growth curve. Growth curves are graphs used to provide an overview of various aspects of the child’s well-being, including whether they are receiving adequate nutrition. If a growth curve deviates significantly, it may indicate that the child needs to be examined and evaluated by qualified personnel.

Calculate the length

With the help of the calculator above, you can estimate how tall your child might expect to be. The calculator is based on the average height of both parents, and depending on whether the child is a girl or boy, the value of ‘6.5’ is added or subtracted. The calculator rounds to the nearest half or whole number.

This calculation formula has been used for many years, but it cannot guarantee exactly how tall the child will become. There are many factors that influence a child’s height. Use the calculator above as a fun tool to get an estimate!