1. What is the Height Prediction Calculator?

The Height Prediction Calculator estimates a child's adult height based on the heights of their parents and the child's gender. This method provides a rough estimate of potential adult height using a well-established formula.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the mid-parental height formula:

Where:

• Mother's Height — Height of the biological mother in cm
• Father's Height — Height of the biological father in cm
• Adjustment — +13 cm for boys, -13 cm for girls

Explanation: The formula accounts for the average height difference between genders by applying the adjustment factor before averaging the parental heights.

3. Understanding Height Prediction

Details: While genetics play a major role in determining height (60-80% of variation), environmental factors like nutrition, health, and physical activity also significantly influence final adult height.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: For most accurate results, measure parental heights in the morning when people are at their tallest. The prediction is most reliable for children with average growth patterns.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: How accurate is this height prediction?
A: This method predicts within ±5 cm for about 70% of children, but individual results may vary due to other genetic and environmental factors.

Q2: Can this predict height for adopted children?
A: No, this calculator requires biological parents' heights for accurate prediction.

Q3: Does this work for all ethnicities?
A: The formula works reasonably well across populations, but specific ethnic groups may have slightly different height inheritance patterns.

Q4: What if my child is already taller than the prediction?
A: The prediction is an estimate - some children will naturally be taller or shorter than predicted due to other factors.

Q5: Can nutrition affect the final height?
A: Yes, proper nutrition during childhood and adolescence can help children reach their full genetic height potential.