WHO Growth Standards

Ideal Height & Weight for Children

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WHO Reference Tables

AgeIdeal Weight (kg)Ideal Height (cm)BMI Range
Birth2.9 – 3.948 – 5211 – 16
3 months5.0 – 7.257 – 6314 – 18
6 months6.4 – 9.063 – 6914 – 18
1 year7.7 – 11.071 – 7914.5–18.5
2 years10.0 – 14.382 – 9214 – 18
3 years11.3 – 16.888 – 10013.5–17.5
4 years12.7 – 19.095 – 10813 – 17
5 years14.1 – 21.5101 – 11413 – 17
6 years15.9 – 24.7107 – 12013 – 17
8 years19.4 – 31.5118 – 13113 – 18
10 years24.3 – 40.7127 – 14113.5–19
12 years30.7 – 52.7135 – 15314 – 21
15 years44.0 – 70.0155 – 17316 – 24
AgeIdeal Weight (kg)Ideal Height (cm)BMI Range
Birth2.8 – 3.747 – 5111 – 16
3 months4.6 – 6.956 – 6214 – 18
6 months5.7 – 8.361 – 6714 – 18
1 year7.0 – 10.269 – 7714.5–18.5
2 years9.2 – 13.580 – 9014 – 18
3 years10.8 – 16.187 – 9913.5–17.5
4 years12.2 – 18.694 – 10713 – 17
5 years13.7 – 21.5100 – 11313 – 17
6 years15.3 – 24.5106 – 11913 – 17
8 years19.0 – 32.0117 – 13013 – 18
10 years24.6 – 43.3127 – 14314 – 20
12 years32.5 – 57.3137 – 15714.5–22
15 years46.0 – 68.0152 – 16816 – 24
These ranges represent normal 5th–95th percentile values from WHO Child Growth Standards. A child outside these ranges should be evaluated by a pediatrician.
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