1. What is the Height Prediction Calculator?

The Height Prediction Calculator estimates a child's adult height based on the parents' heights. This method provides a rough estimate of genetic growth potential, though environmental factors also play a role.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the mid-parental height formula:

Where:

• For boys: Add 13 cm to the father's height
• For girls: Subtract 13 cm from the father's height
• Then divide by 2

Explanation: This method accounts for the average height difference between men and women while estimating the child's genetic potential.

3. Importance of Height Prediction

Details: While not definitive, height prediction helps parents and pediatricians monitor growth patterns and identify potential growth disorders early.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter both parents' heights in centimeters, select the child's gender. The calculator provides an estimate ± 10 cm (the normal range of variation).

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: How accurate is this prediction?
A: The prediction has about 68% accuracy within ±5 cm and 95% accuracy within ±10 cm. Nutrition and health factors also influence final height.

Q2: Can this predict height for adopted children?
A: No, this method only works for biological children as it relies on genetic inheritance.

Q3: What if parents have significant height difference?
A: The child will likely fall somewhere between parents' heights, possibly closer to the mid-parental value.

Q4: When is the best time to predict a child's height?
A: Predictions become more reliable as the child grows, but this method can be used at any age.

Q5: What affects the accuracy of the prediction?
A: Nutrition, chronic illness, hormonal disorders, and other environmental factors can all affect final height.