How tall is a male 13 year old supposed to be?
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How tall is a male 13 year old supposed to be?
Height by age
| Age (years) | 50th percentile height for boys (inches and centimeters) |
|---|---|
| 11 | 56. 4 in. (143.5 cm) |
| 12 | 58.7 in. (149 cm) |
| 13 | 61.4 in. (156 cm) |
| 14 | 64.6 in. (164 cm) |
What age will I stop growing?
Although most adults won’t grow taller after age 18 to 20, there are exceptions to this rule. First, the closure of the growth plates may be delayed in some individuals (36, 37). If the growth plates remain open past age 18 to 20, which is uncommon, height could continue to increase. Second, some suffer from gigantism.
Should I use the adult height calculator for my child?
We recommend that the adult height calculator is used only for children without pathologic conditions that alter the potential for growth in stature and to always consult a pediatrician when making health-related decisions.
Do I need to enter my weight or my parent’s height?
Unlike other mature height calculators, ours does not require you to enter your weight, or your parent’s heights and is just as accurate if not more accurate (see below). So, to estimate how tall a child will be, first, select their biological sex (gender).
Do children of very tall or short parents have different heights?
This means that very tall or short parents are likely to have a taller or shorter child than average, but the child is likely to be closer to the average height than their parents. Other important factors that contribute to a child’s adult height include nutrition, health, sports activities, health and age of the mother during pregnancy, etc.
How do you calculate the distance between parents’ heights?
This calculator adds both parents heights together (in inches), divides this number by 2, and then either adds 2.5 inches if a boy or subtracts 2.5 inches if a girl. For Boys: (Farther’s Height in inches+Monther’s Height in inches+2.5)/2