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Mid-Parental Height Calculator

Predict a child's adult height from parent heights using the mid-parental height formula — with the ±2 standard deviation range, percentile context, and current child height tracking.

Mid-parental height predicts ~95% of children fall within ±4 inches of the target  ·  CDC growth reference

Parent Heights

Enter both biological parents' heights

Father / Parent 1
Mother / Parent 2

Child Information

Child's sex and current height (optional)

Quick Presets

Common parent height combinations

Predicted Height

Father height
Mother height
Mid-parental
Low range (−2 SD)
High range (+2 SD)
US percentile

About Mid-Parental Height

The mid-parental height method predicts a child's adult height using both parents' heights. The ±2 SD range (about ±4 in) captures ~95% of children.

Genetics accounts for ~80% of height variation. Nutrition, sleep, and health contribute the remaining ~20%.

Predictions are most accurate after puberty. See a pediatrician for clinical assessment.

US Average Heights

Adult men5′9″ (175.4 cm)
Adult women5′4″ (163.7 cm)