Child Growth (height)
Child Growth (height): calculated with the published clinical method, with result interpretation. A reference tool that does not replace a doctor's advice.
ℹ Reference calculation based on the published method. It does not replace a clinical examination or a doctor's decision.
Child Growth (height)
Age (completed months)mo
Girl (1 = yes)
Length (lying, under 2 years) or standing heightcm
Length/height-for-age percentile (WHO)
49.2
z-score (SDS)
-0.02
WHO median for age
75.7cm
WHO interpretation
Within normal limits
More about: Child Growth (height)
What it calculates
The “Child Growth (height)” calculator computes Length/height-for-age percentile (WHO) from 3 parameters: age (completed months) (months), girl (1 = yes), length (lying, under 2 years) or standing height (cm).
Used by professionals and patients to assess health metrics, dosages, and risks.
Example calculation
With parameters Age (completed months) = 12 months, Girl (1 = yes) = 0, Length (lying, under 2 years) or standing height = 75.7 cm the result is 49.2 (Under 24 months — recumbent length, from 24 months — standing height (WHO 2006 standards)).
How to use
- Enter age (completed months), girl (1 = yes) and length (lying, under 2 years) or standing height — each field above is adjustable with a slider.
- Length/height-for-age percentile (WHO) is calculated automatically as you type.
- Check the worked example below to see the formula applied to real numbers.
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FAQ
How is BMI calculated?
BMI = weight (kg) / height (m)². Example: 70 kg / (1.75 m)² = 22.9. The WHO normal range is 18.5–24.9; below that is underweight, 25–29.9 is overweight, and 30+ is obese.
Is BMI accurate for everyone?
No. BMI does not distinguish muscle from fat, so athletes may show a high BMI with low body fat. It is also less reliable for teenagers, pregnant people, older adults, and very tall or short individuals.
What are the BMI categories?
Underweight: below 18.5. Normal: 18.5–24.9. Overweight: 25–29.9. Obese class I: 30–34.9; class II: 35–39.9; class III: 40+.
What is a better measure than BMI?
Body fat percentage, waist-to-height ratio (aim for under 0.5), and waist circumference give a clearer picture of health than BMI alone.
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