Height And Weight Chart By Age And Gender
Introduction
As children grow, their height and weight are important indicators of their overall growth and development. Parents and caregivers often wonder what is considered "normal" for their child's age and gender. This article will provide a height and weight chart by age and gender to help answer those questions.
Height Chart By Age And Gender
The following height chart by age and gender provides a general guideline for what is considered "normal" height. Keep in mind that every child is different and may fall outside of these ranges.
Boys Height Chart:
| Age | Height (inches) |
|---|---|
| 2 | 34.5-37 |
| 3 | 37-39.5 |
| 4 | 39-42 |
| 5 | 41-44 |
| 6 | 43-47 |
| 7 | 46-50 |
| 8 | 48-54 |
| 9 | 50-56 |
| 10 | 52-60 |
| 11 | 54-63.5 |
| 12 | 56-66 |
| 13 | 58-68 |
| 14 | 62-70 |
| 15 | 64-72 |
| 16 | 66-72 |
| 17 | 66-73 |
| 18 | 66-74 |
Girls Height Chart:
| Age | Height (inches) |
|---|---|
| 2 | 33.5-36.5 |
| 3 | 36-38.5 |
| 4 | 37.5-41 |
| 5 | 40-43.5 |
| 6 | 42-47 |
| 7 | 46-50 |
| 8 | 48-54 |
| 9 | 50-55 |
| 10 | 51-59 |
| 11 | 52-62 |
| 12 | 54-64 |
| 13 | 55-65 |
| 14 | 56-66 |
| 15 | 57-67 |
| 16 | 58-68 |
| 17 | 58-68 |
| 18 | 58-68 |
Weight Chart By Age And Gender
The following weight chart by age and gender provides a general guideline for what is considered "normal" weight. Keep in mind that every child is different and may fall outside of these ranges.
Boys Weight Chart:
| Age | Weight (lbs) |
|---|---|
| 2 | 24-32 |
| 3 | 27-38 |
| 4 | 30-44 |
| 5 | 34-50 |
| 6 | 39-58 |
| 7 | 44-68 |
| 8 | 50-79 |
| 9 | 56-88 |
| 10 | 63-105 |
| 11 | 72-130 |
| 12 | 85-150 |
| 13 | 95-170 |
| 14 | 105-180 |
| 15 | 115-190 |
| 16 | 120-195 |
| 17 | 125-200 |
| 18 | 130-205 |
Girls Weight Chart:
| Age | Weight (lbs) |
|---|---|
| 2 | 22-31 |
| 3 | 25-37 |
| 4 | 28-43 |
| 5 | 33-50 |
| 6 | 38-59 |
| 7 | 44-71 |
| 8 | 50-85 |
| 9 | 57-100 |
| 10 | 65-120 |
| 11 | 75-135 |
| 12 | 85-150 |
| 13 | 95-160 |
| 14 | 105-170 |
| 15 | 110-175 |
| 16 | 115-180 |
| 17 | 120-185 |
| 18 | 120-190 |
Conclusion
Height and weight are important indicators of a child's growth and development. It's important to remember that every child is different and may fall outside of the ranges provided in the height and weight charts by age and gender. If you have concerns about your child's growth or development, consult with your healthcare provider.